I sent a copy of the almost-completed Crazifornia manuscript to radio talk show host, blogger, author and columnist Hugh Hewitt for his review and comment.  Gotta say I’m pretty pleased with the result:

Anyone who is concerned about California’s future or who fears that California’s maladies will spread to their state should read Crazifornia.  Laer Pearce, who I’ve known as a public affairs pro for as long as I’ve lived in California, has written the most insightful and entertaining book I’ve ever read on the genesis, depth and – surprisingly – deep funniness of California’s perilous condition.  Thankfully, this isn’t a boring tome touting the next ultimately futile formula for supposedly fixing all that ails California.  Rather, it’s a story book, full of one astonishing tale after another about what really goes on in California, and why, and what it means to you.  In the end, you’ll learn a great deal and enjoy it a great deal.

Hugh was the first person I met with when I came up with the Crazifornia concept.  He supported me then and I’m glad to see he’s become even more supportive after reading the manuscript.  It will be out in a few months – use the sign-up box in the top right to request an update when it’s available.