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A review by kitdunsmore
The Partly Cloudy Patriot by Sarah Vowell
3.0
Sarah Vowell's humor is great, but what I love about her writing is her willingness to look at the contradictions that are part of being an American. She talks about seeing a buffalo in North Dakota and wondering how anyone could shoot anything so noble, then having buffalo burgers for lunch. It's hard not to like someone willing to be that honest about themselves. Another of her strengths is connections - making intellectual leaps that result in intriguing ideas. Her passion for America and politics is real and heart-warming. I'm relieved to learn someone cares so much about what is going on in this country and am grateful she's willing to share her passion with me.
The essays in this book include the 2000 election and Bush's inauguration which was interesting to read after seeing what eight years of Bush in the White House has done to America. This is the first book of hers that I've read, so I guess I need to find something more recent if I want to hear about her reaction to the latest developments. I'll definitely be reading more of her work no matter when it was written.
The essays in this book include the 2000 election and Bush's inauguration which was interesting to read after seeing what eight years of Bush in the White House has done to America. This is the first book of hers that I've read, so I guess I need to find something more recent if I want to hear about her reaction to the latest developments. I'll definitely be reading more of her work no matter when it was written.