Read the book "BOOM! It's a Big Country for an Old Man"

May 03, 2024

In "BOOM!" the author John Van Dyke takes readers on an extraordinary adventure across the diverse landscapes of America, armed with nothing but a curiosity for the stories that bind us together. “BOOM!” explores the shared experiences, dreams, and values that unite Americans, transcending the perceived differences that often divide us.

A new site designed for mobile and desk top

A Refreshed Website for An American Mosaic

March 17, 2020

Simplified and up to date content reflecting this large project today. An American Mosaic started in 2017 out of a need to discover who we are as Americans. We seemed to become something that I did not recognize. I started gathering conversations on camera with strangers, all walks of life that I would meet around the country. Documenting what people are saying about their lives, community, family, work, and the impact of change today. american-mosaic.com

Di-a-logue, a publication from An American Mosaic

January 12, 2020

Di-a-logue, a magazine from An American Mosaic has just been published. It highlights a journey around the country taking a look at who we are today. People and Places.

Talking about Opioids, they destroy towns and people

August 02, 2019

Conversations about the Opioid crisis in America. A town, and an Addict. As I travel the country, part of An American Mosaic, These are two Episodes from my Podcast series. Dialogue, An American Mosaic, streaming on Apple Podcasts and other platforms.