"Read this book. It’ll make you laugh, think, and maybe stop yelling at the news for a minute."

"John W. Butler, an award-winning broadcaster, is an authentic voice with stories from the roads less traveled, the diners more deliciously greasy, and the people more real than anything you’ll see on cable news. It’s John Steinbeck’s Travels with Charley meets William Least Heat-Moon’s Blue Highways, with fewer dogs and more coffee stops." 

Television, radio, podcasts, and print interviews are being scheduled to begin in late September and continue through Christmas. A national tour will be tied to America250 celebrations, leading up to July 4, 2026. The mission is to encourage people to "trade screens for scenes" and go on a road trip. John W. Butler will deliver talks to schools, civic groups, and book clubs, and conduct interviews with all media outlets. He promotes the values of travel, history, culture, and a deeper understanding of the American experience. John focuses on authentic narratives that honor the nation’s past, reflect on its present, and inspire engagement with its future.