Gumption, Nick Offerman
Gumption, Nick Offerman
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Gumption
Relighting the Torch of Freedom with America's Gutsiest Troublemakers

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Author: Nick Offerman

Narrator: Nick Offerman

Unabridged: 11 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 05/26/2015

Synopsis

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-one 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 twenty-one 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.

About The Author

NICK OFFERMAN is an actor, humorist, and woodworker. He is married to the most beautiful and talented actress working today, Megan Mullally. They live in Los Angeles, California, with their poodles and an impressive collection of assorted wood clamps.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jonathan on September 07, 2015

0-2 in the world of Nick Offerman books for me. I appreciated the thought and insightfulness dedicated to the people he chose to write about in this book and I wouldn't argue the fact that they have all contributed to making our country a better place. The problem is only about 30% of this book was......more

Goodreads review by Ursula on July 27, 2015

If you are a right wing, religious, gun-packing American male, you will not like this book. You have been warned. If you are interested in American history and general gumption and welcome new thought, opinions and change, you will enjoy this book. I recommend listening to this book on Audible so that......more

Goodreads review by britt_brooke on March 20, 2018

“Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” This is Offerman’s gushing love letter to some amazing Americans who’ve inspired him. From George Washington to George Saunders, it’s a pretty fascinating list. Don’t worry, there are some ladies in t......more

Goodreads review by Regina on July 20, 2015

I would guess that most people who read this book did so because they fell in love with the fictitious character, Ron Swanson from Parks & Recreation. Sadly, Nick Offerman the person is not nearly as interesting. Actually he is a living, breathing oxymoron. On one hand he touts the values and import......more

Goodreads review by Esme on May 28, 2018

If you're looking for a light and fun read that's also fairly informative, this was an audiobook i really liked. It's not the most info packed history book ever written, he is prone to going on tangents, especially towards the end - so that's why this is 4 and not a 5. He actually speaks fairly slow......more

Quotes

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

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