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Georgia Bragg
Georgia Bragg writes engaging nonfiction and fiction for young readers. Her books include How They Croaked, How They Choked, and the Matisse series.
How They Choked: Failures, Flops, and Flaws of the Awfully Famous
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Frequently asked questions
Is "How They Choked" suitable for readers who enjoy humorous non-fiction about history?
This book offers a lighthearted and often satirical look at historical figures' missteps, making it a good fit for those who appreciate history presented with a comedic twist rather than a purely academic approach.
Does this book focus on a specific historical period or cover a broad range of eras?
Georgia Bragg's "How They Choked" draws examples from various historical periods, providing a wide-ranging collection of anecdotes about famous individuals across different centuries and fields.
How does "How They Choked" compare to other books by Georgia Bragg?
This book shares Bragg's characteristic witty and irreverent style seen in her other works, often taking a humorous approach to historical or biographical subjects by highlighting the less glamorous or more fallible aspects of well-known figures.