A Cry from the Far Middle: Dispatches from a Divided Land

By: P.J. O'Rourke

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Synopsis: In a time of chaos, the #1 New York Times-bestselling political humorist asks his fellow Americans to take it down a notch. Is there an upside to being woke (and unable to get back to sleep)? If we license dentists, why don&’t we license politicians? Is your juicer sending fake news to your FitBit about what&’s in your refrigerator? The legendary P.J. O&’Rourke addresses these questions and more in this hilarious new collection of essays about our nation&’s propensity for anger and perplexity, which includes such gems as &“An Inaugural Address I&’d Like to Hear&” (Ask not what your country can do for you, ask how I can get the hell out of here) and &“Sympathy vs. Empathy,&” which contemplates whether it&’s better to hold people&’s hands or bust into their heads. Also included is a handy quiz to find out where you stand on the Coastals-vs.-Heartlanders spectrum. From the author of Parliament of Whores, None of My Business, and other modern classics, this is a smart look at the current state of these United States, and a plea to everyone to take a deep breath, relax, and enjoy a few good laughs. &“To say that P. J. O&’Rourke is funny is like saying the Rocky Mountains are scenic—accurate but insufficient.&” —Chicago Tribune &“The funniest writer in America.&”—The Wall Street Journal