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Paddle Your Own Canoe
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Last discussed Aug 3, 2026
Nick Offerman's first book, a memoir telling his life story from small-town Illinois to Hollywood, with humor and personal philosophy.
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Cal Newport · Aug 3, 2026
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Praised: Tells Nick Offerman's whole story; fantastic storytelling
vs: Recommended over Where the Deer and the Antelope Play as the better entry poi...
"Read his first book though first, if you haven't. I think it's called Paddle Your Own Canoe. It tells his whole story. It's fantastic. I love Nick Offerman. His story is great."
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