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4.31 AVERAGE
4.31 AVERAGE
hopeful
informative
reflective
I'm a hoe for Mitt. But actually it is fascinating to learn about someone who never intended to go into politics and then became the one of the most hated Republican senators in recent history. We get great insight into his decision making process, both his blunders and successes, as well as the pressures he faced from the party. It's sad to think about how many honorable men and women avoid politics rather than pander to these corrupt party leaders. I liked that this wasn't just a boring memoir about every aspect of his life, but rather was a true introspection of his whole career, knowing what he knows now. And of course, he reminds us of a time when we cared more about policy and treating humans as humans over party loyalty. We talk about minority voices a lot in school, and this is a book that highlights the minority voice in politics, that making the right moral decisions may cost you as election, may even cost you a career. Here is a man who did it anyway. And that's hot.
Fascinating look at a complex human being and some behind the scenes revelations regarding US politics.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Really decent biography, and not that detailed so it doesn't get extremely boring. Also, not the kinda 'look what a great man' biography, even if there is a bit of that too. Some respect for the guy because he stood for what I believed in, even if it's framed in quasi-heroic terms while reading. I thought it's life path is interesting, and I have a soft spot for people who see the deficiencies of their democracies aka set term limits for MPs, senators... ASAP!
Surprisingly excellent and captivating for a biography. I don’t read a lot of them but found this one to be quite enjoyable to read. The chapters were set up to end with books and parts were told in an order that kept my interest engaged. I enjoyed it a lot.
Stars are for the writing quality, which is superb. I must admit however that Romney's justifications for opposing the military vaccine bill and supporting KBJ came off as cringey and childish.
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
informative
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medium-paced
I really don't know what to think about this book.
On one hand it's a stunningly open reflection on a major political career.
Almost one of a kind in that handles the failures of its subject with stunning honesty and clarity whilst never straying into polemic.
On the other the biographer's angle (that of Romney as an American Cicero) is so utterly unconvincing in it's delivery.
Despite this credit has to be given for the vigor and depths of exploration of Romeny's career as well as it's effective pacing and prose.
Worth a read and I can imagine it must have been shocking to read upon it's publication (instead of a year later once you're already aware of most of it's bombshell revelations).
On one hand it's a stunningly open reflection on a major political career.
Almost one of a kind in that handles the failures of its subject with stunning honesty and clarity whilst never straying into polemic.
On the other the biographer's angle (that of Romney as an American Cicero) is so utterly unconvincing in it's delivery.
Despite this credit has to be given for the vigor and depths of exploration of Romeny's career as well as it's effective pacing and prose.
Worth a read and I can imagine it must have been shocking to read upon it's publication (instead of a year later once you're already aware of most of it's bombshell revelations).
I was surprised that I enjoyed this book. I appreciated how Coppin acknowledged both Romney’s shortcomings, and the moments when he rose to the occasion. I also found it interesting seeing the political world through Romney’s perspective.
3.5 stars. Felt a bit uneven between the first part of his life and career and the latter part.
I’ve never voted for a Republican but I’ve admired Romney’s independent thinking and reaction to Trump. Good insights into the senate and the Republican Party.