A Fictional History of the United States: With Huge Chunks Missing

by Adam Mansbach and T. Cooper

Book Overview

"This is a 'people's history' with tongue in cheek: delightfully funny, imaginative, but with a subtle undertone of seriousness. I enjoyed it immensely." --Howard Zinn, author of A People's History of the United States

History is distorted the moment it's recorded--and in these politically dishonest times, challenging the stories we're told is more important than ever. In this groundbreaking anthology of original fiction, a diverse group...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 193335402X
• ISBN13: 9781933354026
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: Akashic Books, Ltd.
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

Insights on history, irony and truths make for important reflections and insights.

A FICTIONAL HISTORY OF THE US WITH HUGE CHUNKS MISSING is a story collection and could've been featured in our literary section, but is reviewed here because any history buff will find it appealing and fun. Authors and cartoonists work together to provide a patchwork medley of original history, from the moon landing to McCarthyism and beyond. Insights on history, irony and truths make for important reflections and insights. Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch

U.S. History not boring anymore

This is not only a terrific read but also a groundbreaking fiction anthology. Each story in the collection gives us new insights into U.S. history that facts alone cannot convey. Interestingly, by fictionalizing certain historical events, the stories arrive at unspoken truths about these events. Among the stories you will find new, humorous, and interesting insights on what really happened to Lindbergh's son, what was life like for a 1920's immigrant woman, and a view of what the U.S. political landscape might look like in the not-so-distant future if things continue going the way they are. This anthology proposes a new, fresh look at U.S. history not taught in classrooms or history books. It is what makes it a great and uncompromising work. Don't miss.