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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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I enjoyed it a great deal though I felt the cover and title were a bit misleading. While he does speak about his constant wish to live in America it's less about his relationship with the country than the story of his battle with alcoholism. This is really about how he was able to battle through a serious and life-threatening addiction. He's very honest about his shortcomings and sometimes the book feels a bit like one more step in twelve but it's a good read.