{"product_id":"off-the-reservation-joanna-samorow-merzer-9780692315163","title":"Off the Reservation","description":"In a narrative rich in humor and uproarious dialogue, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOff the Reservation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e explores modern presidential politics and whether honesty can find a place within it. Congressman Evan Gorgoni of Bloomington, IN, has served eight terms in a dysfunctional Congress and reached his limits of frustration. A medical event brings on the epiphany that there is no point in continuing to serve. But his frank expression, on \u003ci\u003eMeet the Press\u003c\/i\u003e, of his rationale for ending his political career is met with the unbidden call that he seek the White House-an unlikely destination for a vegan Congressman with a disdain for political posturing. If he's going to do it, he's going to do it as no one has done it before ... Featuring 20 vegan recipes and a solution to America's Electoral College problem, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOff the Reservation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is an original take on the art of the possible. \"Glen Merzer's \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOff the Reservation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is as politically savvy and poetically literate a book as I have read in a long while. It is a completely gorgeous and rewarding experience.\"--\u003cb\u003eJason Alexander, Actor\u003c\/b\u003e \"The book is called \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOff the Reservation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, but it's 100% On The Money about how far removed political discourse has strayed from reality. With unparalleled wit and insight, Glen Merzer dispatches one Evan Gorgoni to go forth and speak the truth to a weary nation, and the result is one of the best reads I've had in years. I loved it \" -\u003cb\u003eEd Begley, Jr., Actor\/Environmental Activist\u003c\/b\u003e \"I literally couldn't put down this superbly-written book once I began to read. Why? Because \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOff the Reservation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is wildly entertaining and deeply inspiring. And because I laughed out loud so many times I lost count. What a fabulous, powerful, meaningful book \" -\u003cb\u003eJohn Robbins, author, \u003ci\u003eDiet For A New America\u003c\/i\u003e, and Co-founder, foodrevolution.org\u003c\/b\u003e \"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOff the Reservation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is the best book I've ever read \" -\u003cb\u003eHoward F. Lyman, author, \u003ci\u003eMad Cowboy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \"Glen Merzer's Off the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOff the Reservation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a masterpiece of wit and relevance. Twenty-first century America is portrayed here in the language of politics-an unlikely feat but a convincing one, thanks to Merzer's keen eye for both straight facts and tortuous contradictions. Intelligent, relevant, up-to-date, and unwavering, Merzer's fictional analysis gets to the heart and soul of American society today. I confidently predict that anyone who has the good fortune to read this book will treasure the experience.\" -\u003cb\u003ePhilip Appleman, poet and novelist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joanna Samorow-Merzer, Glen Merzer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0692315160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780692315163\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Vivid Thoughts Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/21\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 244\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.62lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.99h x 5.24w x 0.55d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/0001\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/15\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Best Indie Books\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/15\/2015 pg. 33","brand":"Joanna Samorow-Merzer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43925661745407,"sku":"9780692315163","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_3656aeaf-f5a1-4a07-8d07-cbd3bc6160be.jpg?v=1681078600","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/off-the-reservation-joanna-samorow-merzer-9780692315163","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}