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Important topic for our culture.

Revisado: 09-21-18

Touches on some deep problems with our cultural and psychological assumptions. Opens the door for a much broader discussion.

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Enjoyed the research descriptions best

Revisado: 02-12-17

It was nice to learn more about the background and professional dynamic between these intellectual titans. However, it was also somewhat predictable. I found myself wishing there was another book about complementary academic duos.

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Bill Bryson in his prime...

Revisado: 09-09-16

Typifies his style, wit, and charm. A lovely travel log and tale that really give as you a sense of the place.

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a bit clinical at times

Revisado: 08-28-16

the story tracked the author's ups and downs on the trail... was hard sledding at times for the listener but overall it was an enjoyable and insightful first person perspective.

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Not bad, not great.

Revisado: 05-11-14

Is there anything you would change about this book?

The story beats you over the head with survivalist tactics and a phony-sounding family dynamic. However, the whole time I listened to this, I kept wishing for more realistic scientific background on the virus. The main character is not particularly heroic or special. He doesn't have much/any special knowledge that could have made the story more compelling.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The most intriguing aspect of the story was the the tension of the neighborhood and local political dynamics between families.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Not unless the screen adaptation took it in a different direction.

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Opinion piece masquerading as objective

Revisado: 03-13-14

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

Religious people who want to justify their beliefs.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Annoyance and disappointment. I had hoped this book would lay down a foundation of facts and perhaps extrapolate from there and provide some insights. Instead, it became clear the author was trotting out examples to support his opinions and not much else.

Any additional comments?

Don't waste your time if you happen to be a critical thinker. You can learn more in 55 minutes of Googling.

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Connects a lot of dots

Revisado: 11-19-13

Would you listen to American Nations again? Why?

Yes, there's plenty of meat on the bone for a second listen.

What did you like best about this story?

It provides a framework from which to understand many peculiarities of culture that separate the various "nations" of America. I think it can provide a more rational way of understanding some of the deeply rooted differences that tend to exasperate without proper context.

Any additional comments?

If I were to level a criticism, it would be that Woodard gets a bit too personal at the end of the book.

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