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

Nick Offerman

May 2015 · Sold by Penguin

About this ebook

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 combines both serious history with light-hearted humor—comparing, say, Benjamin Franklin’s abstinence from daytime drinking to his own sage refusal to join his construction crew in getting plastered on the way to work. The subject matter also allows Offerman to expound upon his favorite topics, which readers love to hear—areas such as religion, politics, woodworking and handcrafting, agriculture, creativity, philosophy, fashion, and, of course, meat.

Ratings and reviews

Another got dang hit. He wrote a list of amazing people and explained halariously explains their amazingness and how they affected the world and him. From Ben Franklin to Conan another fun read.

This book is incredible. Learn about some outstanding people while having plenty of laughs along the way. I definitely recommend everyone give this a listen!

Must say ...only one word describes this book ..." magnificent ". Look forward to the next one.

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.