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Summary: Bliss
Review: "Bliss wasn't a one stoplight town." (pg. 228) Dr. Herzog has done it again. No stops in this book, except for that occasional stoplight. A stoplight that I often fail to stop for - - and we've all gotten tickets for that. Herzog makes reading books fun again.
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Summary: Fascinating and Informative
Review: Brad Herzog has done a masterful job of providing insight into America by searching for lost virtues in several tiny American cities and towns. This book was not only interesting, it was a lesson in history. I highly recommend "States of Mind" to anyone who enjoys a good travelogue and who is craving a different angle than what most travel books offer.
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Summary: Well worth the read
Review: Brad Herzog has written a thorough analysis of the rich American experience. His insight and reflection are thought provoking. I found this book to be an interesting read, and especially enjoyed the historical descriptions of various towns and locals.
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Summary: "Millionaire" Contestant's Book Finds "Fate"?
Review: Brad Herzog has written an entertaining volume that is a combination of travelogue, history lesson, and even a bit of spiritual introspection. Each chapter is devoted to a small town in America named after a "state of mind." Sometimes the name is well-earned (such as Triumph, a Louisiana town destroyed by hurricanes) other times the name can be quite ironic (Justice, home to the legendary Hatfield and McCoy clans in West Virginia). Herzog gives readers a fascinating history of each town, before setting off to meet some of the townspeople. A member of the often maligned "Generation X," the author also philosophically delves into the "state of mind" of each place - examining Faith in South Dakota, looking for Love in Virginia, and uncovering Honor in Michigan. There are many lessons to be learned by the "characters" Herzog and his wife, Amy, meet along the way. For those of us living in metropolitan areas, the book is as well an eye-opening look into life in a small town (many of which seem to be in deep decline). As many, I became aware of this book when Herzog was on the game show "Who Wants To Be A Millionnaire." It is nice to know that this book received plenty of free (and well-earned) publicity thanks to that appearance.
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Summary: "Millionaire" Contestant's Book Finds "Fate"?
Review: Brad Herzog has written an entertaining volume that is a combination of travelogue, history lesson, and even a bit of spiritual introspection. Each chapter is devoted to a small town in America named after a "state of mind." Sometimes the name is well-earned (such as Triumph, a Louisiana town destroyed by hurricanes) other times the name can be quite ironic (Justice, home to the legendary Hatfield and McCoy clans in West Virginia). Herzog gives readers a fascinating history of each town, before setting off to meet some of the townspeople. A member of the often maligned "Generation X," the author also philosophically delves into the "state of mind" of each place - examining Faith in South Dakota, looking for Love in Virginia, and uncovering Honor in Michigan. There are many lessons to be learned by the "characters" Herzog and his wife, Amy, meet along the way. For those of us living in metropolitan areas, the book is as well an eye-opening look into life in a small town (many of which seem to be in deep decline). As many, I became aware of this book when Herzog was on the game show "Who Wants To Be A Millionnaire." It is nice to know that this book received plenty of free (and well-earned) publicity thanks to that appearance.
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Summary: finally!
Review: By sheer luck, I grabbed Brad Herzog's "States of Mind" off the shelves after it was released last summer, since it looked like an 'inspirational' sort of read, to tackle during my week-long vacation. WOW! I LOVED THIS BOOK ... And since then, hadn't found anyone else who had read it, although I've recommended it to many. Its great to see that the "Millionaire" show, by coincidence, has brought this free-spirited and smart travel piece to its deserving rank. Highly, highly recommended for anyone in our business-obsessed world who is looking to rediscover inspiration, hope, and the thirst for discovery and adventure.
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Summary: THE NEXT KURALT
Review: Ever since Charles Kuralt died, I've been wondering who could replace his ability to evoke a sense of place and character. I think Brad Herzog's the guy. STATES OF MIND IS A GEM! In fact, it would make a wonderful documentary film. As a writer, Herzog reminds me a bit of John Steinbeck (Travels with Charley), William Least Heat Moon (Blue Highways) and even, as a chronicler of conversation, Studs Terkel. He has a wonderful way of turning each town into an allegory and each conversation into an insightful philosophical inquiry. I'm glad this book is receiving the publicity it deserves.
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Summary: A Fantastic Voyage
Review: Having read my fair share of travel literature, I can tell you one thing: like real travel, the trip is only as good as the companion. That said, Brad Herzog (and his wife, the book's photographer, Amy) make wonderful travel partners. From mile one aboard their Winnebago, I was delighted with Brad's insights and observations. In a growingly homogenous country besotted by Wal Marts and McDonalds, Brad's book shows us that the places and people that made the U.S. so unique still exist. "States of Mind" belongs on the shelf not only with the best travelogues, but with the best writing about small towns like Sherwood Anderson's "Winesburg, Ohio" and John Steinbeck's "Cannery Row."
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Summary: Next year in Winnebego!
Review: Herzog's words inspire a generation to follow that yellow brick road we call the American highway. I picked up this gem after seeing Mr. Herzog on a television show called "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" Now all I want to do is read more travel books, although I haven't found one as fresh as Herzog's since. We'll just have to wait and see where Herzog goes next...
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Summary: Great Book From The Guy On Millionaire!
Review: Hey, I read this book after I heard about it on "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire." Brad Herzog turned out to be a contestant on the show on April Fourth, and from there on in I was interested in this excellently crafted book on the power and beauty of an array of our United States. Herzog writes clearly and very well, and I highly recommend this book. It'll surely do much better as 25 million people just watched 'Millionaire.' Read it today, for an adventure just like his, that is very interesting.
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