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Gumption
- Relighting the Torch of Freedom with America's Gutsiest Troublemakers
- Narrated by: Nick Offerman
- Length: 11 hrs and 42 mins
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Gumption
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Publisher's Summary
The star of Parks and Recreation and author of the New York Times best seller Paddle Your Own Canoe returns with a second book that humorously highlights 21 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 21 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 listeners love to hear - areas such as religion, politics, woodworking and handcrafting, agriculture, creativity, philosophy, fashion, and, of course, meat.
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- Alice
- 17-11-2018
Engaging and intelligent
Well read and excellent content. Gained a better understanding of American history and figures. A must read.
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- Adam Christie
- 26-10-2018
It’s a yes from me. That’s 3 yes’s.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The reader is always in good hands with an Offerman offering. He introduced me to some great thinkers and artists here, that had me paddling up side tributaries to try Wilco, Wendell Berry, Michael Pollan and others for myself, then returning to the flow of Gumption to find another fork in the river to investigate. Berry’s “A Distant Land” on Audible is excellent. Nick’s style is all his own and I will definitely be checking out his next book.
Thanks, Nick!!!!
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- Mick
- 14-06-2020
Nick is Amazing
Nick is one of the greatest storytellers of our generation! The way he delivers this book with humour and intelligence is divine!! Definitely read this book, or if you can't read...listen to this book! You will be much better for it! Oh and by the way, read (or listen) to his other book as well. Paddle Your Own Canoe is just as brilliant.
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- Adrianne Jerrett
- 03-09-2016
Inspiring
I think this book has something for everyone and contains important lessons and ponderings we all need to hear. The stories of the people contained in this book are bound to inspire you to find your own gumption. I know they have helped encourage me and solidified my motivation to follow my passions instead of trudging through my day job forever. Thank you for this collection of stories compiled in a witty manner Nick. Thank yoy
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- Anne Garland
- 31-07-2016
terrible
don't bother. boring
just found the book to a total waste of time and waste of money
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