One Nation, Under Gods: A New American History - Hardcover

Praise for ONE NATION, UNDER GODS

"Here at last is the rest of the American story, in one great kaleidoscope of a book. Peter Manseau has revealed the many too often obscured by 'one nation.' The truth is so much more vast and strange and funny and fascinating than that, and Manseau, a brilliant writer of great wit, curiosity, and learning, is the perfect guide." -- Jeff Sharlet, bestselling author of "The Family"

Praise for Vows

"An engrossing memoir.... Readers seeking detached biography will not find it in this wry and deeply affectionate tribute. Seductively well written, occasionally polemical, Manseau chronicles a son's attempt to make peace with the mysteries of faith and family." -- Publishers Weekly

Praise for Songs for the Butcher's Daughter

"Extraordinary." -- Junot Diaz"

"It's a picaresque novel with an epic sweep, containing tragedy, comedy and a huge love of life." -- The Independent

"Rooted in the sharp, bittersweet Yiddish tradition reminiscent of Isaac Bashevis Singer, Manseau's thrilling tale of secrets and revelations captures the diversity among Jews, then and now, in shtetl, city, and kibbutz, and the elemental meaning of bashert, or destiny." -- Booklist (starred review)

"A rich, often ironic homage to Yiddish culture and language." -- Publishers Weekly

Praise for ONE NATION, UNDER GODS

"The United States is arguably the most religiously diverse nation in the world. Peter Manseau shows how this has always been the case. "One Nation, Under Gods" is a refreshing, compelling, and surprising reexamination of our nation's history that puts lie to the oft-quoted idea that America was founded as 'a Christian nation.'" "Reza Aslan, author of "No god but God" and "Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth"""

Praise for Killing the Buddha

"A most impressive work. This is some of the most original and insightful spiritual writing to come out of America since Jack Kerouac first hit the road." "Publishers Weekly""

Praise for Rag and Bone

"An entertaining...affecting inquiry into man's yearning for spiritual transcendence." "New York Times Book Review""

"A lively lope among fragments from famous faith figures." "Publishers Weekly""