The Thing about Florida: Exploring a Misunderstood State

Brigid says: "In The Thing about Florida, Gillespie who was once embarrassed to be Floridian, interviews all types of Floridians including storm chasers, Civil War reenactors, cattle ranchers, drag queens, python hunters, and pet smugglers in an effort to make his home state less misunderstood. His writing delves into deep topics and issues with hilarious wit and quick pacing. And as a bonus, the book led me to discover Gillespie’s engaging and descriptive poetry from his Florida Man collection."