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“We’ve always known in
our heart of hearts that the best of the country was bottom-up, not top-down,
and now Bob Dotson, with this superb new book, proves us right. These are
remarkable and poignant and important stories that need to be told.”
- Ken Burns, American director and producer of documentary films
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“Here’s a great American
storyteller who realizes he’s met his match in the people he meets. Bob Dotson
gives us a thoroughly intimate view of America…with the bark off. This is the
unmistakable and sturdy America we know.”
- Brian Williams, NBC News
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“Bob Dotson’s stories
take you on a journey to the places that live in your heart. His words, and the
images he creates with them, connect you to friends, family, and everyone who
shares the DNA of being American.”
- Matt Lauer, The Today Show
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“Throughout his
remarkable career, Bob Dotson has searched for the real essence of America—not
by interviewing the so-called famous but by seeking out those unnoticed
people we pass by every day. Those quiet souls are the ones who ‘live up to the
brag,’ as he puts it, and remind us what truly makes this country great. Every
story they tell is a jewel…and Dotson a national treasure for caring enough to
listen.”
- Meredith Vieira, host of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
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“Those of us who know
and work with Bob Dotson stand in awe of his gifts as a writer. Like the work
so many viewers have come to love on NBC, this collection of stories captivates
and inspires.”
- Savannah Guthrie, NBC News
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“Powerful…The details of their stories are
unique, but their effect is not—they all inspire.”
- Publishers Weekly
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“A heartwarming collection of inspirational accounts and
proposed solutions to our problems. Dotson narrates his book, and he does a
terrific job, as befits someone whose job is to tell stories on television. His
deep, rich tone, easy pacing, and self-effacing humor make this work enjoyable,
and he’s able to coax fascinating tales out of the people he meets. He’s friendly,
and he takes his subjects’ words seriously without sugarcoating or trying to
embellish them. It’s a fun book, and you’ll meet some fascinating people.”
- AudioFile
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“The longtime Today Show correspondent
offers a collection of heartwarming stories about ordinary citizens…The sheer
multitude of tales underscores his argument about an America chock-full of
unassuming people whose lives enrich the nation.”
- Kirkus Reviews