"Follow the Money: A Month in the Life of a Ten-Dollar Bill" by Steve Boggan
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Why "Follow the Money" is a Must-Read
An Unconventional Exploration
In this innovative travelogue, British journalist Steve Boggan embarks on a quest to understand America by following a ten-dollar bill across the country. Starting in Lebanon, Kansasthe geographical center of the United StatesBoggan releases a ten-dollar bill into circulation and tracks its journey for thirty days and nights, covering six states and over 3,000 miles. Armed with humor and curiosity, he delves into the lives of those who come into contact with the bill, uncovering stories that paint a vivid picture of modern-day America.
A Tapestry of Human Stories
As the ten-dollar bill changes hands, Boggan finds himself cutting crops with Kansas farmers, accompanying a repo-woman in Colorado, jamming with a blues band in Arkansas, and visiting a quarterbacks mansion in St. Louis. Through these encounters, he provides an affectionate and often humorous portrait of the diverse individuals and communities that make up the nation. This journey offers readers a glimpse into the everyday lives of Americans, far removed from typical tourist paths.
Critical Acclaim
"Follow the Money" has been lauded for its originality and engaging narrative. Time Out awarded it a 5-star review, calling it a "fantastic debut," while The Independent praised its "randomness" as its joy. The Times described it as "a picaresque travelogue about chasing an idea through down-home modern America."
Memorable Quotes from "Follow the Money"
"What do you do if you want to get underneath the skin of a country, to understand its people and feel its heartbeat? You can follow the rest of the tourists, or you can take the advice of Watergate reporter Bob Woodwards source, 'Deep Throat', and 'follow the money.'"
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About the Book
Title: Follow the Money: A Month in the Life of a Ten-Dollar Bill
Author: Steve Boggan
ISBN: 9781908526090
Publisher: Union Books
Published Year: 2012
Number of Pages: 304
Binding: Paperback
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