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The book from "the funniest writer in The Usa"-as well as the official Guru- his first nonfiction selection actually and a trade paperback unique. George Saundersis first foray into nonfiction is made up of essays on politics, travel, and literature. At the core of the distinctive selection are Saundersis journey documents centered on his excursions to search out the secrets of the "Buddha Boy" of Nepal; to try to enjoy the luxurious joys of Dubai; and to participate the intrusions of the minutemen at the Mexican border. Saunders skillfully navigates the works of Mark Twain, Kurt Vonnegut, and Esther Forbes, and brings the audience over the rugged political landscape of contemporary America.