As he moseys from east to west, driving slowly, stopping frequently he meets Trump's countrymen and women - white, black, Hispanic, Asian, native American; Christian, Muslim, atheist, Mormon, Mennonite; rich, middling, poor. They talk about everything from slavery and Indian reservations to , Butch Cassidy, and Marilyn Monroe. Everyone has something to say about Donald Trump, whether they love him or hate him, and the outcome of the presidential election Reynolds follows the direction of history, the direction taken by explorers and pioneer settlers. As he travels he conjures a vivid picture of the US then and now; its landscape and its people in all their diversity

A candid, humorous and perceptive eye on America. This paperback edition includes a new introduction covering the Presidential election.

About the Author
David Reynolds was one of the founders of Bloomsbury Publishing where he was Deputy MD for 20 years. His first job was on the legendary Oz magazine. He is the author of Swan River (shortlisted for the Pen/Ackerley Prize) and Slow Road to Brownsville

Reviews
'A writer of calm, quiet brilliance' Daily Express. 'Reynolds is the perfect man for the route' Observer. 'America's vitality and variety have seldom been more vividly captured; Mick Brown. 'Bloody gorgeous and so needed right now' Stella Duffy. 'Hugely enjoyable travelogue'. David Allen Country Music People. 'What a joy of a book'. Lucinda Lampton The Oldie


Awards
Short-listed for Pen/Ackerley Prize 2016.



Book Information
ISBN 9781838340162
Author David Reynolds
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Muswell Press
Publisher Muswell Press