by Corey Taylor
First published 2018
Corey Taylor draws on his nomadic childhood and global touring experience with platinum bands Slipknot and Stone Sour to examine what defines American identity in an unstable world. The hard rock vocalist investigates how America perceives itself, particularly the myths surrounding the nation's founding, while he also honors the distinctive traits that characterize genuine Americans. Taylor explores international perspectives on America, revealing findings that will surprise few readers. Beneath his passionate commentary lies thoughtful analysis and genuine sorrow over the gap between America's reality and its potential. Taylor balances comedy, anger, and amazement as he probes America's decaying center, scrutinizing politics, racial dynamics, family structures, generational differences, and cultural trends. His sharp observations spare no aspect of American life from critical examination.
Genres: american, political-science, social-issues, non-fiction, 21st-century, americana
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-experience, social-commentary
Setting: America
Period: 21st-Century
239 pages · Paperback · Da Capo