The Wordy Shipmates - Sarah Vowell

2008; 248 pages. New Author?: Yes. Genre : Non-Fiction; American History. Overall Rating : 8½*/10.

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I only read about one non-fiction book per year, which is my same rate for (non-Bukowski) poetry books. My sole 2009 non-fiction review, of How The Irish Saved Civilization, is here. And now I've met my 2010 NF quota.

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My review in 50 words or less...

Who first proposed that America is God's gift to the rest of the world? Sarah Vowell makes a case for the Puritans of 1630. With great depth, catchy wit, and lots of present-day tie-ins, she examines the characters and theology of the settlement that became Boston. Highly recommended.

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For a cathartic experience, read the full-blown review here.