‘Sharply observed and hugely entertaining. Honest, but not without hope, Brissenden gives us an excellent snapshot of contemporary America.’ Bookseller Publisher
‘Brissenden has delivered a rich mother lode dissecting a country that invariably surprises.’ Courier Mail
‘Brissenden brings class to his work. His enthusiasm for the US assignment enriches the broad canvas he paints as a witness to a nation in plain decay in the early 21st century, with this November's mid-term presidential race as its backdrop.’ Weekend Australian
‘These snapshots capture with immediacy a powerful and complex nation on the brink of decision.’ Sydney Morning Herald and Age ‘Pick of the Week’
‘Hard to put down. Michael Brissenden makes the best of guides.’ Summit Sun
‘The real charm of this book lies in the odd little corners of American life revealed.’ Law Society Journal