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BOOM!: It's a Big Country for an Old Man
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General Political ScienceGeneral United States
Publisher: Peponi, LLC
Published: Jul 8 2024
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.86
Height: 0.78 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
What happened to the America we believed in?
If you believe in democracy, in the power of human connection, and in reclaiming the promise of America for future generations, this book is for you.
Through a cross-country journey, John Van Dyke set out to rediscover the soul of. In this profoundly timely and moving book, Van Dyke captures real conversations with everyday Americans across the heartland-farmers, baristas, immigrants, artists, truckers, and teachers. From small towns in Kansas and Iowa to Missouri, these stories reveal a nation caught between nostalgia for the past and anxiety about the future.
With the American Dream under siege and political division deepening, BOOM! is a call to listen, to connect, and to remember the shared values-freedom, dignity, hard work, and community-that once united us. In an age of misinformation and distrust, Van Dyke offers a rare and authentic glimpse into the real America-the one not captured in headlines or partisan soundbites.
In BOOM!, everyday people share their hopes, frustrations, and love for this country, while the reader can explore answers to the questions hanging over us all:
- What happened to the America we knew?
- Is the American Dream still alive?
- How do we reconnect across our differences?
This is not just a travelogue. It's a portrait of a country at a crossroads.
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