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Brilliant, surprising insights into America yesterday and today from the New York Times bestselling author of The Metaphysical Club.
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"I listened to this book on several short trips. It is a series of essays about Americans who have made significant contributions to American culture. (Some good, some not so good). The analysis that the author takes is, In some cases, unique. Very thought provoking. "
— Bob (5 out of 5 stars)
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" Great analysis of Norman Mailer and William James. The chapter on Al Gore, written in 1998, is painful to read with 2010's perspective. "
— Richard, 5/24/2013 -
" Excellent. One of America's best writers. "
— sunspot, 1/24/2013 -
" Even though I skipped the law bits: this cat can write! Even if I didn't care about tort reform, I liked how he walked us through his massive and obscure bibliography. "
— David, 3/25/2012 -
" Solid, accessible essays. Worth reading for the Rolling Stone creation myth alone. "
— Ryan, 3/3/2012 -
" essays on pauline kael, oliver wendell holmes, al gore (via 2002? oh, it is just sickening), maya lin. very good writer and analysis. "
— Tuck, 6/22/2011 -
" I listened to this book on several short trips. It is a series of essays about Americans who have made significant contributions to American culture. (Some good, some not so good). The analysis that the author takes is, In some cases, unique. Very thought provoking. "
— Bob, 4/30/2011 -
" This guy can WRITE. The collection was a little uneven, but the pieces that are strong carry it. I especially loved the piece on Al Gore and Rolling Stone/the 1960s. "
— Lauren, 3/4/2011 -
" essays on pauline kael, oliver wendell holmes, al gore (via 2002? oh, it is just sickening), maya lin. very good writer and analysis. "
— Tuck, 8/26/2010 -
" Solid, accessible essays. Worth reading for the Rolling Stone creation myth alone. "
— Ryan, 8/5/2010 -
" Great analysis of Norman Mailer and William James. The chapter on Al Gore, written in 1998, is painful to read with 2010's perspective. "
— Richard, 7/27/2010 -
" Even though I skipped the law bits: this cat can write! Even if I didn't care about tort reform, I liked how he walked us through his massive and obscure bibliography. "
— David, 7/1/2009 -
" Must read - 1 <br/>Kept my attention - 3 <br/>Meaningful - 3 "
— Dennis, 6/1/2007
About Louis Menand
Louis Menand is professor of English at Harvard University and a staff writer at the New Yorker. His books include The Metaphysical Club, which won the Pulitzer Prize in history and the Francis Parkman Prize from the Society of American Historians. In 2016, he was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Barack Obama.
About Ron McLarty
Ron McLarty is a veteran actor of television, film, and stage as well as an award-winning audiobook narrator. He has more than 100 television appearances to his credit, including as a series regular on Spencer for Hire and Law & Order. His film career began in 1977 with a performance in The Sentinel and continued with such films as The Postman, Flamingo Kid, and, most recently, How Do You Know? His stage credits include Broadway and other productions. He has narrated more than 100 audiobooks, earning nine Earphones Awards and recognition by AudioFile magazine as a Best Voice in Mystery & Suspense in 2009 and 2010. He has twice been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Awards and then won the award in 2001 for Best Mystery Narration. He is also an accomplished playwright and an acclaimed novelist.