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Title:
Who thought this was a good idea? : and other questions you should have answers to when you work in the White House
Author:
Mastromonaco, Alyssa, 1976- , author.
Edition:
First edition.
Publication Information:
New York : Twelve, 2017.

©2017
Physical Description:
viii, 248 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm
Summary:
"If your funny older sister were the former deputy chief of staff to President Barack Obama, her behind-the-scenes political memoir would look something like this. WHO THOUGHT THIS WAS A GOOD IDEA? is an intimate and admiring portrait of a president, a candid book of advice for young women, and a promising debut from a savvy political star"--
Language:
English
Contents:
Introduction: You're probably wondering how I ended up in this situation -- Leadership, or born to run things -- Preparedness, or the patron saint of digestion -- Independence, or you can't just tagalong -- Self-awareness, or are you there, FEMA? It's me, Alyssa -- Some personal shit you should probably know -- Confidence, or the hope flood -- Humility, or changes we can believe in, sort of, if we have to -- Risk-taking, or Ah-LEES-ah goes to brooklyn -- Resilience, or a "serious" breakdown -- Kindness, or a spirit soars over Denali -- Conclusion: Politics, now with less Navy.
Genre:
Added Author:
ISBN:
9781455588220
Format :
Book