Anthem: An American Road Story

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Summary: Delightful, thought provoking
Review: Anthem is a delightful and thought provoking book that successfully provides the reader with an entertaining snap shot of the common threads of a nation and her people. From the waitress to the politician to the musician the, voices of Americans explaining "what it is like to be an American" are clearly heard. The writers are entertaining and loveable as they travel the country in search of answers. I was sure I was with them in the White House when their camera equipment hit a piece of furniture.

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Summary: Delightful, thought provoking
Review: In concept, its a great fun book: two women struggling to master their recording equipment as they travel across the US interviewing inspiring Americans. Unfortunately, the interviews get stale fast, and as another reviewer mentioned, fairly light on female interviewees, something that disappointed me.

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Summary: Interesting concept, but slows towards the middle
Review: In concept, its a great fun book: two women struggling to master their recording equipment as they travel across the US interviewing inspiring Americans. Unfortunately, the interviews get stale fast, and as another reviewer mentioned, fairly light on female interviewees, something that disappointed me.

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Summary: More relevant than ever!
Review: The wisdom in the pages of this wonderful book is more relevant than ever. American's from across the political, social, and economic spectrum speak about what it means to be American, the myth and the reality. The icons are interesting, but not because they are famous. They are interesting because they are saying the sames things that the waitress and the gas station attendant. We are all participating in the great American experiment, rich and poor, famous and anonymous. And now that the icon that is America is under attack, this book is a refreshing and much needed look at the ideas, challenges, and tensions that, sewn together, make up our national fabric. Buy this book and share it with a friend. The world will be better for it.