The shopping season has begun! Looking for a great gift for your favorite cocktail enthusiast, historian or just all around love-to-read Secret Santa mystery person? The Prohibition Hangover by Garrett Peck is THE book to buy. For $26.95, this book is the detailed account of alcohol in America, from the end of Prohibition through the twenty-first century. It includes interviews, historical references, all about different types of spirits, wines, politics, how the judicial system plays into everything and oh so much more, including some really interesting factual tidbits that will leave you knowledgeable on alcohol, it's place in the world and history in general. Not to mention, Mr. Peck in person is extremely kind, intelligent and really knows his spirits!
“It really was a labor of love - I started it at Christmas 2003, and almost six years later, here it is,” Garrett said. “Getting it published was like going to college and grad school all at once! The book is especially timely with the 76th anniversary of Repeal Day on Saturday, December 5. That was the day that Utah (!) voted for the 21st Amendment, sending Prohibition to the history books and ending the nation's "noble experiment" of abstaining from alcohol.”
Books are a great gift this time of year, they have great educational value and will keep your mind preoccupied from spending more money! Plus, it helps all those hard-working writers out there.
“This is also an especially trying time for authors and the publishing industry,” Garrett noted. “With the Great Recession, consumers have really cut back on spending, and that includes for books. Many of our independent bookstores are in danger of going out of business if consumers don't decide to buy books again. Please remember how important books are in our lives, and that they make an affordable gift during the holidays.”
Well said! Two thumbs up for this love affair with alcohol and the history behind spirits in the US. Happy shopping! Cheers!
For more info: The Prohibition Hangover
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