{"product_id":"the-united-states-of-laughter-andrew-tarvin-9780999381908","title":"The United States of Laughter: One Comedian's Journey Through All 50 States","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt the age of 31, Andrew Tarvin made the very practical decision to rid himself of most of his belongings, leave his Midtown apartment in NYC, and travel the country out of two carry-on bags. In 12 months, he traveled 92,358 miles, did 215 events, and spoke or performed in all 50 states (yes, even Wyoming).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, he collected 50 stories from 50 states. Stories of adventure, like fending off a bear in Alaska, stories of deliciousness, like eating a Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo Burrito in Montana, and stories of people, like meeting his newest fan in Pringle, South Dakota, population: 112.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough his journey, he discovered that, despite what we may see on the news or read on the internet, there is one thing that unites all Americans: laughter. As he traveled around the country, he found connection through comedy and realized we are all more alike than we are different, no matter what state we call home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRAISE FOR THE UNITED STATES OF LAUGHTER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In this amazing, amusing book, Andrew Tarvin goes looking for laughs in all the right places, specifically every one of these now not so United States. But through his journey, he shares how we are still a country bound together by people who can take a joke as well as make one, including, of course, our comedic, peripatetic author who does so from sea to shining sea and also in New Jersey.\"\u003cbr\u003e -Bob Mankoff, Cartoon \u0026amp; Humor Editor at \u003cem\u003eEsquire\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The world beyond your hometown doorstep is often a hilarious and amazing place. This book will take you there. Read it, laugh out load, be inspired and get to know your hilarious guide, Andrew Tarvin (now known in some states as Drupac), as he takes you on a journey to unite America in copious amounts of comedy and laughter. You'll be glad you did.\"\u003cbr\u003e -David Nihill, Author of \u003cem\u003eDo You Talk Funny\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"These side-splitting stories capture the life of a traveler perfectly. From the moments that go so right to the experiences that go so very wrong, The United States of Laughter is both ridiculous and insightful. And, if you're like me, it will have you laughing in your middle seat while on your flight from Prague to JFK.\"\u003cbr\u003e -Whitney Tressel, fellow nomad and \u003cem\u003eNational Geographic Photography Trip Leader\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Andrew Tarvin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0999381903\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780999381908\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Csz Insights\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/17\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.76lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53d","brand":"Andrew Tarvin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46962536349951,"sku":"9780999381908","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2571abf4-f9ab-4b93-a8f4-74e7a9e69da6.jpg?v=1750651749","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-united-states-of-laughter-andrew-tarvin-9780999381908","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}