States of Mind: A Search for Faith, Hope, Inspiration, Harmony, Unity, Friendship, Love, Pride, Wisdom, Honor, Comfort, Joy, Bliss, Fr

by Brad Herzog

Book Overview

In this journey across America, Herzog reports on the state of 18 tiny towns and villages. "States of Mind" goes beyond the traditional travel narrative, presenting the small town as microcosm and the hamlet as allegory.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0895871874
• ISBN13: 9780895871879
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: John F. Blair, Publisher
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

THE NEXT KURALT

Ever since Charles Kuralt died, I've been wondering who could replace his ability to evoke a sense of place and character. I think Brad Herzog's the guy. STATES OF MIND IS A GEM! In fact, it would make a wonderful documentary film. As a writer, Herzog reminds me a bit of John Steinbeck (Travels with Charley), William Least Heat Moon (Blue Highways) and even, as a chronicler of conversation, Studs Terkel. He has a wonderful way of turning each town into an allegory and each conversation into an insightful philosophical inquiry. I'm glad this book is receiving the publicity it deserves.

States of Joy

I had a wonderful time reading this book. I love travel writing and it's hard to find anything that matches this quality. The only book I've read recently that came close was `America's Back Porch' by Daniel Jeffreys, who is British. I hope Brad Herzog writes a sequel, there are so many towns in the US with names like `Confusion, North Dakota' that would benefit from his fine eye and splendid prose.

finally!

By sheer luck, I grabbed Brad Herzog's "States of Mind" off the shelves after it was released last summer, since it looked like an 'inspirational' sort of read, to tackle during my week-long vacation. WOW! I LOVED THIS BOOK ... And since then, hadn't found anyone else who had read it, although I've recommended it to many. Its great to see that the "Millionaire" show, by coincidence, has brought this free-spirited and smart travel piece to its deserving rank. Highly, highly recommended for anyone in our business-obsessed world who is looking to rediscover inspiration, hope, and the thirst for discovery and adventure.

A couple's journey across America

The answers to Brad Herzog's cryptic questions asked in this travelogue are all a resounding yes! These ideals exist beyond the commercial hype. Brad and wife Amy felt everyday negativism trickle upon them. As a result they sold everything, bought an enormous vehicle and took to the road. He wrote the words and she snapped those gorgeous photos.We all have that need to find out what is out there, away from the jaded city environment, and beyond all of the rushed lunches and hate-filled traffic jams. The Herzogs found it. And once the thing was written, Brad found me, an old buddy from high school, on the beaches of carmel. We set out to find the right publisher, and we did. The rest is his-story. For me, this book is about remembering to avoid saying no. It should be an inspiration to us all (especially in Inspiration, AZ), and a reminder that America is out there. Now log off and go drive somewhere!

Fascinating and Informative

Brad Herzog has done a masterful job of providing insight into America by searching for lost virtues in several tiny American cities and towns. This book was not only interesting, it was a lesson in history. I highly recommend "States of Mind" to anyone who enjoys a good travelogue and who is craving a different angle than what most travel books offer.