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Book Review of American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot

American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot
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This book is written with such candor, it's a look into the mind and soul of one of the funniest guys on television today. His childhood in Scotland is a good foundation for the tale. Life lessons about alcohol and drug abuse are key to the story, too - it is nonfiction - but we never see Craig Ferguson feeling sorry for himself. On the contrary, he confirms his role in his struggles. This book, while serious in some of its subject matter, is delightful and actually hard to put down. Enjoy!