Subtitled
A Personal Journey into the Heart of Fanatical Passion in America, this is a funny, charming series of essays wherein the author, in search of how people get passionate about their hobbies and such, visits and profiles a number of fan groups. Exploring groups from Josh Groban fans to Barbie collectors, from pigeon racers and Mayberry fans to furries, this book has a sweet wit, and the author bears a resemblance to a slightly more emotionally involved Susan Orlean.