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Rated American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot 8/10

Much like his monologue, and much like his tweets, Craig Ferguson’s memoir is self-deprecating, funny and honest. And unlike the majority of celebrity memoirs out there, I fully believe he wrote it himself – I’ve read his novel, [b:Between the Bridge and the River], and it’s fantastic.<br><br>Without giving everything away, I can say that some of the best moments come when he talks about the people who influenced his life – from his family, to roommates and longtime friends, and especially the women. He reveres them all, speaks glowingly of their skills and their patience with him, even when he did not deserve it. He gives credit to all the people and places that brought him to where he is today, and it’s a fascinating journey to sobriety and success.<br><br>(Full review can be found at <a href="http://glorifiedloveletters.blogspot.com/2010/04/american-on-purpose-by-craig-ferguson.html">Glorified Love Letters</a>)

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Published 2026-08-18 20:36 UTC · bridged from Atmosphere