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PublisherSimon & Schuster

ISBN-101668072319

ISBN-139781668072318

eBay Product ID (ePID)9066407287

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Book TitleTrue Gretch : What I've Learned about Life, Leadership, and Everything in between

Number of Pages176 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2024

TopicWomen, Women in Politics, Personal Memoirs, Political, Civics & Citizenship, American Government / State

IllustratorYes

GenrePolitical Science, Biography & Autobiography

AuthorGretchen Whitmer

FormatHardcover

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Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight9.7 Oz

Item Length8.4 in

Item Width5.5 in

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Reviews[Whitmer] is direct and profane, willing to talk like a human being about abortion and sexual assault and beer and Ultimate Fighting Championship. True Gretch is not your nana's ponderous political memoir., I love it--reading it as a woman, in politics, [or for someone] running for office...[you share stories that are] deeply personal, but it really applies to some of the challenges that women are facing today., Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has made a name for herself as a straight shooter, and her new memoir is no exception., True Gretch is filled with wonderful stories detailing an important public servant's commitment to doing what is right for the people. This book is both a roadmap for how to get things done and a source of inspiration for engaged citizens in our democracy. It is also funny, bringing much-needed joy to the reader during a time of great solemnity.

SynopsisFrom trailblazing Michigan governor and rising Democratic star Gretchen Whitmer comes an unconventionally honest, personal, and funny account of her remarkable life and career, full of insights that guided her through a global pandemic, showdowns with high-profile bullies, and even a kidnapping and assassination plot. When Gretchen Whitmer was growing up, her beloved grandmother Nino taught her that you can always find something good in other people. "Even the meanest person might have pretty eyes," she would say. Nino's words persuaded Whitmer to look for the good in any person or situation--just one of many colorful personal experiences that have shaped her political vision. (And, as Whitmer writes, one that resonated more than another piece of advice her grandmother offered, to "never part your hair in the middle.") In this candid and inspiring book, Whitmer reveals the principles and instincts that have shaped her extraordinary career, from her early days as a lawyer and legislator and her 2018 election as governor of Michigan, to her bold and innovative actions as she led the state through a series of unprecedented crises. Her motto in politics, she writes, is to "get shit done." Whitmer shares the lessons in resilience that steered her through some of the most challenging events in Michigan's history, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, a five-hundred-year flood, the rise of domestic terrorism, and the fierce fight to protect reproductive rights. Along the way, she tells stories about the outsize characters in her family, her lifelong clumsy streak, the wild comments she's heard on the campaign trail, her self-deprecating social media campaigns (including her star turn as a talking potato with lipstick), and the slyly funny tactics she deploys to neutralize her opponents. Written with Whitmer's trademark sense of humor and straight-shooting style, True Gretch is not only a compelling account of her remarkable journey, but also a blueprint for anyone who wants to make a difference in their community, their country, or the world. It is a testament to the power of humor, perseverance, and compassion in the face of darkness.