MacIntyre Purcell Publishing, 248 pages, $14.95From Narragansett Bay, Roger Williams, the American Industrial Revolution and the
Independent Man to the New England mob, the Big Blue Bug, the Newport Mansions, Family Guy and profiles of Buddy Cianci, H.P. Lovecraft and the Farrelly
brothers, no book provides a more insightful lowdown on the Ocean State than Rhode Island 101. No book is more fun!
Well known Rhode Islanders weigh in on the nation's smallest state. Investigative reporter Jim Taricani recounts his top stories, Mark Patinkin provides signs that
you've been in Rhode Island too long, meteorologist John Ghiorse revisits the most memorable weather events of the last 40 years, Lincoln Chafee offers a Rhode Island treasure hunt and
Rory Raven illuminates haunted Rhode Island. Other contributors include Bruce Sundlun, Arlene Violet, and Tony Petrarca, as
well as labor historian Scott Molloy, restaurateur Josh Miller, funny man Charlie Hall, anthropologist Michael Bell and music producer Larry Bonoff. From fabulous
beaches, historic cities, and dynamite cuisine to corrupt politicians, elite universities and a unique accent and slang, it's all here.
Whether you are a native Rhode Islander or visiting for the first time, there simply is no better key to the state than Rhode Island 101. If you love Rhode Island, you'll love Rhode Island 101!
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Table of Contents
Sample Chapter: Rhode Island Essentials
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". . . a compelling mix of history, humor, and its signature feature:
'celebrity' lists, like Michael Corrente's 'Top Five Rhode Island Subjects for Biopics.'"
--Mark Patinkin, The Providence Journal
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"This should be standard issue for every new reporter who moves into the
state."
--Elizabeth Hopkins, WPRI 12 Fox Providence "The Rhode Show""Rhode Island 101
may pose as a basic primer of the Ocean State, but it pokes into corners of history, and nibbles on
doodles of contemporary culture, that validate our oddness. Even the hoariest of historians will be repeatedly startled and amused by the contents of this book."
--David Brussat,
The Providence Journal
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"A great book for anybody that loves the quirkiness of this state."
--Helen Glover, WHJJ AM 920
"It's a breezy and entertaining read. . . . Highly recommended . . . "
--Phillipe and Jorge, The Providence Phoenix "
Rhode Island 101" is a great guide to anyone who wants to know what stuffies are, what comprises an Awful-Awful or why cabinets have nothing to do with home furnishings."
--Jim Gillis,
Newport Daily News
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"RI factoids make you feel right at home."
--Joe Kernan, Cranston Herald
READ MORE "Compact and easy-to-navigate, the book celebrates the state's history, people, landmarks, culture and even its drinks – Awful Awfuls, cabinets and coffee milks."
--Patricia Russell, The Valley Breeze
READ MORE "It presents Rhode Island in all its undersized quirkiness, including a bevy of contributions and quotes from locals and out-of-state observers."
--Alyssa Smith, East Side Monthly
READ MORE ". . . the perfect read while quaffing a pint at a pub or when spending quality time on the throne."
--Dan Schwartz, Providence Monthly
READ MORE "A great gift for a "true" Rhode Islander.
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--Roger Bouchard, WNRI 1380 AM
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