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4.31 AVERAGE
4.31 AVERAGE
This book gave me a better understanding of Mitt Romney. I felt like, during the course of reading, I got to climb inside Mitt’s head for the past 15 years and see major events the way he experienced them. This, in itself was a gift. Mitt did not hold back.
Of course we get his spin. But Romney has done a better job than most public figures examining his work and determining what he did well and where he fell short. Of examining the moment and determining how we the people have fallen short. Without hyperbole or fear-mongering. This was all very refreshing from a politician.
The book promised a “reckoning” on how Mitt and others may have contributed to Trump’s rise. Mitt absconds responsibility here, showing that he didn’t really take the Donald seriously, and then he actively fought against him. But he shows disgust for most in his party— too afraid of their voters to speak up. But, at least in the book, the maga voters are legitimately scary.
The solution is elusive, and seems to revolve around friendship, common goals and bipartisanship. At the end, there is some mention of trying to move away from the two-party system… a nice dream that probably won’t gain any traction.
Overall, I left the book with greater respect for the man. Not feeling so great about the functionality of congress.
Of course we get his spin. But Romney has done a better job than most public figures examining his work and determining what he did well and where he fell short. Of examining the moment and determining how we the people have fallen short. Without hyperbole or fear-mongering. This was all very refreshing from a politician.
The book promised a “reckoning” on how Mitt and others may have contributed to Trump’s rise. Mitt absconds responsibility here, showing that he didn’t really take the Donald seriously, and then he actively fought against him. But he shows disgust for most in his party— too afraid of their voters to speak up. But, at least in the book, the maga voters are legitimately scary.
The solution is elusive, and seems to revolve around friendship, common goals and bipartisanship. At the end, there is some mention of trying to move away from the two-party system… a nice dream that probably won’t gain any traction.
Overall, I left the book with greater respect for the man. Not feeling so great about the functionality of congress.
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
The book is well written but the subject is disappointing. I hoped to learn about a principled leader. Instead I learned that, while a good man, Romney adjusted his positions to improve his chances in an election.
Really enjoyed this book, but I don’t buy Romney’s claim he has been blind to and only recently discovered the deep rooted anger of his party.
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
Interesting look at Romney. Informative and engaging. I liked it for what it was.
informative
medium-paced
The author had so much access to Romney and the book was very enlightening as a result.
Fascinating read. I appreciated Romney's willingness for public reckoning and admitting mistakes he's made. Only wish for the book is that I personally expected a bit more reckoning. Super interesting for its inside look at Washington during the Trump years, and how he handled being the only sane republican on capitol hill.
Pretty good I like him even if I don't agree with his takes