The host of the Travel Channel's "John Ratzenberger's Made in America" presents a collection of thought-provoking essays on what makes America the great nation that it is today.

"A collection of essays by the former 'Cheers' star about what makes America the great nation that it is today, based on his journeys to factories and workplaces on the Travel Channel show 'John Ratzenberger's Made in America'"--Provided by the publisher.

The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.