The Partly Cloudy Patriot
by Sarah Vowell, Katherine Streeter
The Partly Cloudy Patriot by Sarah Vowell, Katherine Streeter holds a well received rating of 3.90 out of 5, based on 22.8K reader ratings. First published in 2002. The book spans 197 pages.
About The Partly Cloudy Patriot
Sarah Vowell travels through the American past and, in doing so, investigates the dusty, bumpy roads of her own life. In this insightful and funny collection of personal stories Vowell—widely hailed for her inimitable stories on public radio's This American Life—ponders a number of curious questions: Why is she happiest when visiting the sites of bloody struggles like Salem or Gettysburg? Why do people always inappropriately compare themselves to Rosa Parks? Why is a bad life in sunny California so much worse than a bad life anywhere else? What is it about the Zen of foul shots? And, in the title piece, why must doubt and internal arguments haunt the sleepless nights of the true patriot? Her essays confront a wide range of subjects, themes, icons, and historical moments: Ike, Teddy Roosevelt, and Bill Clinton; Canadian Mounties and German filmmakers; Tom Cruise and Buffy the Vampire Slayer; twins and nerds; the Gettysburg Address, the State of the Union, and George W. Bush's inauguration.The result is a teeming and engrossing book, capturing Vowell's memorable wit and her keen social commentary.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Sarah Vowell, Katherine Streeter |
| Published | 2002 |
| Pages | 197 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, History, Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 3.90 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 22,819 |
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What genre is The Partly Cloudy Patriot?
The Partly Cloudy Patriot is categorized as Non-Fiction, History, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is The Partly Cloudy Patriot worth reading?
Based on 22.8K reader ratings, The Partly Cloudy Patriot has an average score of 3.90 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Partly Cloudy Patriot?
The Partly Cloudy Patriot has 197 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote The Partly Cloudy Patriot?
The Partly Cloudy Patriot was written by Sarah Vowell, Katherine Streeter. It was first published in 2002.
What is the ISBN for The Partly Cloudy Patriot?
The ISBN-13 for The Partly Cloudy Patriot is 9780743243800.0.
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