Colin Woodard is a Maine native and the author of Ocean s End: Travels Through Endangered Seas. He is a regular contributor to the Christian Science Monitor and the San Francisco Chronicle."
"The New Republic" Editors Pick
"The Globalist" Top Books of 20112012 Maine Literary Award for
Non-fiction
Mr. Woodard s approach is breezier than Mr. Fischer s and more
historical than Mr. Garreau s, but [Woodard] has earned a place on
the shelf between them."
"The Wall Street Journal"
[C]ompelling and informative.
"The Washington Post"
One of the most original books I read in the last year was
"American Nations" .During my five years as an Ambassador in the
United States, I spent a lot of time studying the voting patterns
of different states and reading American history, and I have to say
I find Woodard s thesis to be fully borne out by my own
observations.
John Bruton, former European Union Ambassador to the United
States
["American Nations"] sets itself apart by delving deep into history
to trace our current divides to enthno-cultural differences that
emerged during the country s earliest settlement.
In a compelling mash-up of the contemporary political geography of
authors like Joel Garreau and Dante Chinni with the ethnography and
history of David Hackett Finscher ("Albion s Seed"), [Colin]
Woodard divides North America into eleven distinct nations .
"The New Republic"
[A] fascinating new ethnographic history of North America.
Alec MacGillis, "The New Republic"
Colin Woodard debunks the simplistic notion of Left Coast, red
state, blues state and other broad-brush efforts to peg America s
differences ."American Nations" pulls off the unlikely feat of both
offering the tools for just such a broader, deeper understanding
and demonstrates why, in a larger sense, that effort is doomed .The
key to the ["American Nations"] s effectiveness is Woodard s skill
and irreverence in delving into history with no qualms about being
both brisk and contrarian .[I]n offering us a way to better
understand the forces at play in the rumpus room of current
American politics, Colin Woodard has scored a true triumph. I am
going to order copies for my father and sister immediately and I
hope Woodard gets a wide hearing for his fascinating study.
"The Daily Beast"
[Colin] Woodard offers a fascinating way to parse American (writ
large) politics and history in this excellent book.
"Kirkus" **Starred Review**
In "American Nations," [Colin Woodard] persuasively reshapes our
understanding of how the American political entity came to be .[A]
fascinating new take on history.
"Christian Science Monitor"
Provocative reading.
"News and Observer"
Well-researched analysis with appeal to both casual and scholarly
readers.
"Library Journal"
Fascinating .Engrossing .In the end, though, [American Nations] is
a smart read that feels particularly timely now, when so many would
claim a mythically unified Founding Fathers as their political
ancestors.
"The Boston Globe"
Insightful.
"The Portland Daily Dispatch"
[Colin] Woodard persuasively argues that since the founding of the
United States, 11 distinct geographical nations have formed within
the Union, each with its own identity and set of values.
"Military History Quarterly"
"[Colin] Woodard s account of American history is a refreshing
take, and one I d recommend to those curious of what causes our
cultural differences.
"Montana Kaimin"
If you want to better understand U.S. politics, history, and
culture "American Nations" is to be required reading .By revealing
this continent of rivals, "American Nations" will revolutionize the
way Americans think about their past, their country, and themselves
and is sure to spark controversy.
"The Herald Gazette"
[C]ontroversial and thought-provoking .This is an important
sociological study.
Bill Bushnell, "Morning Sentinel"
[F]or people interested in American history and sociology,
"American Nations" demands reading ."American Nations" is important
reading.
"St. Louis Post-Dispatch""
"["American Nations"] sets itself apart by delving deep into
history to trace our current divides to enthno-cultural differences
that emerged during the country's earliest settlement."
"In a compelling mash-up of the contemporary political geography of
authors like Joel Garreau and Dante Chinni with the ethnography and
history of David Hackett Finscher ("Albion's Seed"), [Colin]
Woodard divides North America into eleven distinct "nations."
-- "The New Republic"
"[F]or people interested in American history and sociology,
"American Nations" demands reading...."American Nations" is
important reading."
-- "St. Louis Post-Dispatch"
"In "American Nations," [Colin Woodard] persuasively reshapes our
understanding of how the American political entity came to
be....[A] fascinating new take on history."
-- "Christian Science Monitor"
"One of the most original books I read in the last year was
"American Nations."...During my five years as an Ambassador in the
United States, I spent a lot of time studying the voting patterns
of different states and reading American history, and I have to say
I find Woodard's thesis to be fully borne out by my own
observations."
--John Bruton, former European Union Ambassador to the United
States
"The New Republic" Editors' Pick
"The Globalist" Top Books of 20112012 Maine Literary Award for
Non-fiction
"Mr. Woodard's approach is breezier than Mr. Fischer's and more
historical than Mr. Garreau's, but [Woodard] has earned a place on
the shelf between them."
-- "The Wall Street Journal"
2012 Maine Literary Award for Non-fiction
"Mr. Woodard's approach is breezier than Mr. Fischer's and more
historical than Mr. Garreau's, but [Woodard] has earned a place on
the shelf between them."
-- "The Wall Street Journal"
"[A] fascinating new ethnographic history of North America."
--Alec MacGillis, "The New Republic"
"[Colin] Woodard offers a fascinating way to parse American (writ
large) politics and history in this excellent book."
-- "Kirkus" **Starred Review**
"[Colin] Woodard persuasively argues that since the founding of the
United States, 11 distinct geographical "nations" have formed
within the Union, each with its own identity and set of
values."
-- "Military History Quarterly"
"[Colin] Woodard's account of American history is a refreshing
take, and one I'd recommend to those curious of what causes our
cultural differences."
-- "Montana Kaimin"
"[C]ompelling and informative."
-- "The Washington Post"
"[C]ontroversial and thought-provoking....This is an important
sociological study."
--Bill Bushnell, "Morning Sentinel"
"Colin Woodard debunks the simplistic notion of Left Coast, red
state, blues state and other broad-brush efforts to peg America's
differences...."American Nations" pulls off the unlikely feat of
both offering the tools for just such a broader, deeper
understanding--and demonstrates why, in a larger sense, that effort
is doomed....The key to the ["American Nations"]'s effectiveness is
Woodard's skill--and irreverence--in delving into history with no
qualms about being both brisk and contrarian....[I]n offering us a
way to better understand the forces at play in the rumpus room of
current American politics, Colin Woodard has scored a true triumph.
I am going to order copies for my father and sister
immediately--and I hope Woodard gets a wide hearing for his
fascinating study."
-- "The Daily Beast"
"Fascinating....Engrossing....In the end, though, [American
Nations] is a smart read that feels particularly timely now, when
so many would claim a mythically unified "Founding Fathers" as
their political ancestors."
-- "The Boston Globe"
"If you want to better understand U.S. politics, history, and
culture "American Nations" is to be required reading....By
revealing this continent of rivals, "American Nations" will
revolutionize the way Americans think about their past, their
country, and themselves and is sure to spark controversy."
-- "The Herald Gazette"
"In "American Nations", [Colin Woodard] persuasively reshapes our
understanding of how the American political entity came to
be....[A] fascinating new take on history."
-- "Christian Science Monitor"
"Insightful."
-- "The Portland Daily Dispatch"
"Mr. Woodard's approach is breezier than Mr. Fischer's and more
historical than Mr. Garreau's, but [Woodard] has earned a place on
the shelf between them."
-- "The Wall Street Journal"
"Provocative reading."
-- "News and Observer"
"Well-researched analysis with appeal to both casual and scholarly
readers."
-- "Library Journal"
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