From Publishers Weekly
The authors who gave readers 1,001 Reasons to Love Golf have turned their rose-tinted lens on America, and the result is this amusing, relentlessly upbeat illustrated gift book, which is decked out in blues, reds, whites, stars and stripes. Those who have a healthy sense of patriotism will enjoy perusing these pages, reading about great leaders like Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson (both of whom make the top 60) and remembering simple indulgences like apple pie, a ride in a Chevrolet Corvette or "mulled cider at Christmas." The list of foods goes on and on; indeed, the authors name everything from Fig Newtons and "white bread sandwiches with a big glass of milk" to Kool Aid, cornbread and "creamed chipped beef on toast," giving the impression that, if nothing else, readers should love America for its food. Great athletes and "immortal" movie stars like Jean Harlow and Robert De Niro also make the list, along with numerous sites (Yellowstone National Park, The World’s Largest Catsup Bottle, etc.) and sounds (like "barbershop quartets" and the "howl of a wolf deep in the forest"). Despite the authors’ assertion at the beginning of the book that the list of reasons to love America is "endless," one gets the impression that they were scraping the bottom of the barrel when they came up with these dubious selections: "the ‘pffft’ sound that accompanies the opening of a can of Budweiser," the "Boeing G-52 Stratofortress" and "the dry song of the washboard." Nevertheless, this book succeeds in doing what the authors hope it will, which is serve as an "inspiration to discover other things to love about our great country." After perusing this book, readers will undoubtedly come up with a few of their own reasons to love America.Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Book Description
From sea to shining sea-including a quick stop at Fort Payne, Alabama, the Official Sock Capital of the World-there's something for everyone in this great nation. With compelling juxtapositions of pictures and text, Hubert Pedroli and Mary Tiegreen showcase a select 1,001.The newest addition to the successful 1,001 series, this cross-country collection invites us to view our homeland and its people from a fresh perspective. Vintage images, breathtaking landscapes, and thought-provoking excerpts revel in the incredible diversity of America. There's Tupperware, the safety pin, and Velcro. There's also national parks, vintage cars, and, of course, the Bill of Rights. Patriotic and nonpartisan, this book is the perfect gift, no matter what your political affiliation. A thousand-plus ways to pledge allegiance: What's not to love? AUTHOR BIO: Hubert Pedroli moved to the U.S. from France in the late 1970s, and he's been discovering reasons to love America ever since. His previous books include 1,001 Reasons to Love(tm) Golf.Mary Tiegreen is a designer and writer whose lifelong interest in the art of bookmaking has resulted in beautifully illustrated titles on a wide variety of topics. She is the creative director of STC's 1,001 Reasons to Love(tm) series.

About the Author
Hubert Pedroli moved to the U.S. from France in the late 1970s, and he's been discovering reasons to love America ever since. His previous books include 1,001 Reasons to Love(tm) Golf.Mary Tiegreen is a designer and writer whose lifelong interest in the art of bookmaking has resulted in beautifully illustrated titles on a wide variety of topics. She is the creative director of STC's 1,001 Reasons to Love(tm) series.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

From sea to shining sea-including a quick stop at Fort Payne, Alabama, the Official Sock Capital of the World-there's something for everyone in this great nation. With compelling juxtapositions of pictures and text, Hubert Pedroli and Mary Tiegreen showcase a select 1,001.The newest addition to the successful 1,001 series, this cross-country collection invites us to view our homeland and its people from a fresh perspective. Vintage images, breathtaking landscapes, and thought-provoking excerpts revel in the incredible diversity of America. There's Tupperware, the safety pin, and Velcro. There's also national parks, vintage cars, and, of course, the Bill of Rights. Patriotic and nonpartisan, this book is the perfect gift, no matter what your political affiliation. A thousand-plus ways to pledge allegiance: What's not to love?