American On Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot
Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 11:55PMThe other night, I finished listening (yes, listening) to an audiobook from one of my favorite actors/comedians, Craig Ferguson. The book was called American On Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot. This autobiography was simply amazing. Not only was it well written, the fact it was read by Craig Ferguson himself made it so much more interesting and funnier. It always helps when the actual author of the book reads his own work; the message that he or she is trying to transmit to the reader (or listener in this case) is done much more effectively (see Bill Clinton reading My Life, another great audiobook). And it just sounds so much better with his scottish accent!
Without going into too much detail, the reason why this book is so great is Craig Ferguson finds a way to give us his life story in a light and fun way, despite his many downfalls with drugs, debt, divorce and beatings with sticks from his Scottish teachers.
Honestly, if I could give a short description of this book without giving all the good stuff, forget about the american anti-terrorism pride or freedom fries; this book reminds the reader why so many immigrant families came to America in the first place: A better life and to pursue the famous "American Dream".
I totally recommend this book and hope you all enjoy it as much as I did.
Carlo.
Links:
Hardcover: American On Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot
Audiobook: American On Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot