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Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man's Fundamentals for Delicious Living

Author:
Nick Offerman
Read by:
Nick Offerman
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Book
187
Narrator
48
Release Date
October 1, 2013
Duration
10 hours 50 minutes
Summary
Parks and Recreation actor Nick Offerman shares his humorous fulminations on life, manliness, meat, and much more in his first book.

Growing a perfect moustache, grilling red meat, wooing a woman—who better to deliver this tutelage than the always charming, always manly Nick Offerman, best known as Parks and Recreation’s Ron Swanson?  Combining his trademark comic voice and very real expertise in woodworking—he runs his own woodshop—Paddle Your Own Canoe features tales from Offerman’s childhood in small-town Minooka, Illinois—“I grew up literally in the middle of a cornfield”—to his theater days in Chicago, beginnings as a carpenter/actor and the hilarious and magnificent seduction of his now-wife Megan Mullally.   It also offers hard-bitten battle strategies in the arenas of manliness, love, style, religion, woodworking, and outdoor recreation, among many other savory entrees.

A mix of amusing anecdotes, opinionated lessons and rants, sprinkled with offbeat gaiety, Paddle Your Own Canoe will not only tickle readers pink but may also rouse them to put down their smart phones, study a few sycamore leaves, and maybe even hand craft (and paddle) their own canoes.
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What listeners say
The audiobook receives high praise for its wit and personal insights, with many listeners appreciating the author's humor and life lessons. Some listeners find the content compelling and thought-provoking, while a few criticize its pacing and perceived lecturing tone. Overall, it resonates most strongly with fans of the author. The audiobook's appeal lies in its entertaining and reflective storytelling.
Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2020

Great book! Very funny and some true gems of wisdom. Paddle on!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2018

This book was not interesting. It ruined my views of Ron Swanson and will forever make me like the show slightly less.

Profile Avatar alan tolcher Oct 2014

Horrible book. I don't have a problem with people having their own views but when you belittle other peoples' views, that I don't like. Didn't appreciate this book and bummed that I'm no longer a Ron Swanson fan.

Profile Avatar Anna P. Sep 2026

Great listen. Offerman doing his signature giggle is fun. Tells his whole life story. references many books, plays, movies. Really learned a lot about him and that he was more of a trouble maker then I knew.

Profile Avatar Brent C. Sep 2023

Loved this book!!

Profile Avatar Cris Sayago May 2022

A great book with both satirical and poignant observations/anecdotes. Nick Offerman is a man who has spent his career paddling his own canoe and has come out the better for it.

Profile Avatar JF B. Feb 2022

Funny and witty, Nick Offerman gives his story and two cents about life and values. Worth it.

Profile Avatar Donna P. Jun 2018

I couldn't finish this book. I thought it bounced around and often sounded like a lecture.

Profile Avatar Alan K Mar 2018

I completely agree with the author and also have not yet found a better audio book. I loved it! Outstanding job Mr. Offerman, thank you for sharing your crafty and amazing life. I wish the best for you and keep on being you fine Sir.

Profile Avatar James T Aug 2017

Just a manly read book about being an all American.

Profile Avatar Valur A Jul 2017

Like spoken from my own hart, if my hart was outrageously funny and had a mustache. Just brilliant

Profile Avatar Meagan Fox Oct 2016

I love it. I agree with everything. He is the bomb.

Profile Avatar Brian Denner May 2016

Nick Offerman is one of my personal heroes. This book chronicles his upbringing and subsequent life experiences. With each story comes a lesson and an opinion that I can get on board with. If you are a fan, this is a great listen. If not, a fresh worldview that's both thought-provoking and entertaining. Enjoy.

Profile Avatar Nick Teensma Jan 2016

Great book. Though, you really need to be a huge Nick Offerman and/or Ron Swanson (of Parks and Recreation) fan to truly appreciate it and just simply "get it." Personally, I really respect Offerman's brutal honesty, wit, and general demeanor about life. Very old school in a new way … if that makes sense. Thank you, Penguin Audio and Mr. Offerman (and Audiobooks.com)!

Profile Avatar Carson Metzker Dec 2015

It's very good. Offerman is very talented, and has had a very interesting life in Hollywood. Definitely worth listening too. He's Ron freaking Swanson

Profile Avatar Chelsea Kohfield Jul 2015

It was interesting to hear Offerman's background and upbringing, though it did have some dull moments it was overall not too bad. The book had me chuckling at times with Offerman's witty commentary and also having feelings of conviction about living more of a simpler life.

Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man's Fundamentals for Delicious Living

Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man's Fundamentals for Delicious Living

Author: Nick Offerman
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