American on Purpose, the Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot

In his memoir *American on Purpose*, Craig Ferguson, host of *The Late, Late Show*, traces his journey from working-class Glasgow to the comedic limelight of Hollywood and American citizenship. Moving and achingly funny, *American on Purpose* moves from Ferguson’s early life as an alcoholic to his stint on *The Drew Carey Show* to his decision to become a U.S. citizen in its unique and honest look at his version of the American dream.