America America by Ethan Canin

America America by Ethan Canin A sweeping political novel about ambition, loyalty, and the making of modern America.
 
Told through the eyes of a young man drawn into the orbit of a charismatic senator, America America explores the cost of ambition and the moral compromises behind political success.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
Rich, character-driven political storytelling
Spans decades of American life Complex moral and emotional conflicts
Thoughtful exploration of ambition and class
🌟 Perfect For 
Readers of literary fiction with political depth
Fans of character-centered epics
Book clubs exploring ambition, loyalty, and fate
Those who enjoy novels set in the Nixon era
 
In the early 1970s, Corey Sifter, the son of working-class parents, becomes a yard boy on the estate of the wealthy Metarey family. Through their generosity, he gains access to elite education and eventually becomes aide to charismatic New York senator Henry Bonwiller, who is launching a presidential campaign.
 
As Corey rises into the world of political power and privilege—and becomes involved with one of the Metarey daughters—he leaves behind the world of his upbringing.
 
But as Bonwiller’s campaign gains momentum, Corey finds himself entangled in a web of loyalty, ambition, love, and betrayal. Spanning decades, America America explores how vanity, greatness, and tragedy combine to shape both personal fate and national history.