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A Cry From the Far Middle: Dispatches From a Divided Land

by P.J. O'Rourke
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A Cry From the Far Middle: Dispatches From a Divided Land
A Cry From the Far Middle: Dispatches From a Divided Land

Satirical commentary on America's modern perplexities.

If you appreciate sharp wit intertwined with cultural and political observations, "A Cry from the Far Middle" will resonate with you. P. J. O'Rourke's essays blend humor with critique, providing a refreshingly candid take on America's complex landscape. This is the kind of book that entertains as much as it provokes thought, perfect for those who enjoy intelligent satire with a side of self-reflection.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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A Cry From the Far Middle: Dispatches From a Divided Land

by P.J. O'Rourke
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ISBN: 9780802157737
Author: P.J. O'Rourke
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press
Date of Publication: 2020-09-15
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Politics, Creative Nonfiction, History
Related Topics: Essays, Politics, Political Science, History, American History
Goodreads rating: 3.69
(rated by 632 readers)

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Observations on the present political moment, and the discord that defines it, from the best man for the job: bestselling author and acclaimed satirist P.J. O'Rourke. P.J. O'Rourke says we've worked ourselves into a state of anger and perplexity, and it's no surprise because perplexed and angry are what Americans have been since the Roanoke Colony got lost. This astute and entertaining look at the state of these United States includes essays on everything from our fraught history ("Oh Beautiful for . . . Pilgrim Feet?") to the political effects of social media, ("Whose Bright Idea Was It to Make Sure that Every Idiot in the World Is in Touch with Every Other Idiot?"). A plan is advanced to reform federal poverty programs, "Just Give Them the Money." And a rant is made against the "Internet of Things" because your juicer is sending fake news to your Fitbit about what's in your refrigerator. Included is a quiz to determine whether you're a "Coastal" or a "Heartlander" (you know organic, fair-traded, locavore, and gluten-free, but do you know hay from straw?), an impassioned plea to license politicians (we license beauticians!), and much more. This is P.J. at his finest.
 

Satirical commentary on America's modern perplexities.

If you appreciate sharp wit intertwined with cultural and political observations, "A Cry from the Far Middle" will resonate with you. P. J. O'Rourke's essays blend humor with critique, providing a refreshingly candid take on America's complex landscape. This is the kind of book that entertains as much as it provokes thought, perfect for those who enjoy intelligent satire with a side of self-reflection.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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