Gumption: Relighting the Torch of Freedom with America's Gutsiest Troublemakers

Nick Offerman

May 2015 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Nick Offerman

About this audiobook

The star of Parks and Recreation and author of the New York Times bestseller Paddle Your Own Canoe returns with a second book that humorously highlights twenty-one figures from our nation’s history, from her inception to present day—Nick’s personal pantheon of “great Americans.”

To millions of people, Nick Offerman is America. Both Nick and his character, Ron Swanson, are known for their humor and patriotism in equal measure.

After the great success of his autobiography, Paddle Your Own Canoe, Offerman now focuses on the lives of those who inspired him. From George Washington to Willie Nelson, he describes twenty-one heroic figures and why they inspire in him such great meaning. He’ll combine both serious history with light-hearted humor—comparing, say, George Washington’s wooden teeth to his own experience as a woodworker. The subject matter will also allow Offerman to expound upon his favorite topics, which listeners love to hear—areas such as religion, politics, woodworking and handcrafting, agriculture, creativity, philosophy, fashion, and, of course, meat.

Ratings and reviews

Interesting at times but often boring and overly loquacious in its desire to set upon the listener the exact opposite of Mark Twain's advice, which supposedly went, "Never use a one dollar word when a twenty-five cent word will do."

My favorite book! Hilarious and delightful. You'll learn more about people you know of and people you haven't heard of but should have. Highly recommend!

Was a great experience all around, can appreciate the depth that he went into for the writing of this book.

About the author

NICK OFFERMAN is an actor, humorist, and woodworker. He is married to the most beautiful and talented actress working today, Megan Mullally. They live in Los Angeles, California, with their poodles and an impressive collection of assorted wood clamps.