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Gumption : Relighting the Torch of Freedom with America's Gutsiest Troublemakers by Nick Offerman (2015, Compact Disc, Unabridged edition)

The star of Parks and Recreation and author of the New York Times bestseller Paddle Your Own Canoe returns with a second book that humorously highlights twenty-five figures from our nation's history, from her inception to present day--Nick's personal pantheon of "great Americans." To millions of people, Nick Offerman is America. Both Nick and his character, Ron Swanson, are known for their humor and patriotism in equal measure. After the great success of his autobiography, Paddle Your Own Canoe , Offerman now focuses on the lives of those who inspired him. From George Washington to Willie Nelson, he describes a few dozen of these heroic figures and why they inspire in him such great meaning. He'll combine both serious history with light-hearted humor--comparing, say, George Washington's wooden teeth to his own experience as a woodworker. The subject matter will also allow Offerman to expound upon his favorite topics, which readers love to hear--areas such as religion, politics, woodworking and handcrafting, agriculture, creativity, philosophy, fashion, and, of course, meat.

Book Title
Gumption : Relighting the Torch of Freedom with America's Gutsiest Troublemakers
Author
Nick Offerman
Format
Compact Disc
Language
English
Topic
Topic / Politics, General, American Government / General, United States / General
Publication Year
2015
Genre
History, Humor, Political Science

Age Range
18
Number of Volumes
10 Vols.
Grade from
Twelfth Grade
Edition Description
Unabridged Edition
Reviews
Praise for Paddle Your Own Canoe : "[Offerman] explores his Paul Bunyan-like image with tongue-in-cheek lessons on manliness, complete with illustrations and advice . . . [and] hilarious anecdotes from his career." -- Entertainment Weekly "Take it from us; Offerman's take on American history is worth reading." -- Vanity Fair "[T]hought-provoking, profane, and frequently hilarious." -- Publishers Weekly "Filled with advice on how to woo a woman, grill meat, and grow a perfect moustache, this book makes for perfect reading around the campfire." -- Parade "Just try to resist the myriad manly charms of . . . [Offerman's] memoir about woodworking, eating, acting, cultivating the perfect moustache, and seducing Megan Mullally." --Vulture.com
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
973.002/07
Dewey Edition
23
Number of Pages
1 Pages

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