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I Swear : Politics Is Messier Than My Minivan by Katie Porter (2023, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCrown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-100593443985
ISBN-139780593443989
eBay Product ID (ePID)2328294441
Product Key Features
Book TitleI Swear : Politics Is Messier than My Minivan
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicWomen, American Government / Legislative Branch, Women in Politics, Personal Memoirs, General, Social Activists, Political, American Government / General
Publication Year2023
IllustratorYes
GenrePolitical Science, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorKatie Porter
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight16.5 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2022-052257
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"This book is Katie--funny, sharp, fearless. I laughed out loud, I teared up, and I got furious. If you've ever thought of having lunch with Katie, but you figure that probably won't work out, read this book--it's a close second." --Senator Elizabeth Warren "[A] tangy tell-all . . . rollicking . . . [Porter] alternates between the witheringly satirical and the breezily self-deprecating (think Erma Bombeck goes to Capitol Hill). . . . Porter's superpower is her credential as a populist everywoman." -- The Washington Post "Genuinely readable, insightful, revealing, and surprisingly fun. . . .[Porter] strips back the artifice and privilege of the job with everyday examples. . . . If she were not a politician, she would have made a good columnist." -- Chicago Tribune "Bracingly honest . . . [ I Swear ] strays from the norm, exploring normally taboo issues such as the strain her job has put on her finances, her family and her self-image." -- Los Angeles Times "High-octane, no-bullshit . . . The whiteboard represents some of Porter's greatest political assets--sharp intelligence, ability to break down complex ideas into digestible bites, canny political instincts." -- The New Republic "Just like her whiteboard schoolings of CEOs, this book showcases Katie's ability to entertain while making the inner workings of Congress more accessible than ever before. You will really chuckle as Katie recounts her unlikely path to rock stardom in the House of Representatives." --Julia Louis-Dreyfus "When Representative Katie Porter speaks, I know she knows what she's talking about and gives it to you straight up. That's the reason I love her. The fact that this book is helping to explain the mess in politics thrills me no end. If anybody can tell us, it's Katie. This is a great read." --Whoopi Goldberg "In Congress, Katie has proven herself to be a profound storyteller. In this book, she remains a brilliant narrator of the glories and heartaches of trying to do the people's business in tumultuous times. I love this book. I love Katie's clarity, her passion, and her humor. I love Katie Porter." --Jason Alexander, "This book is Katie--funny, sharp, fearless. I laughed out loud, I teared up, and I got furious. If you've ever thought of having lunch with Katie, but you figure that probably won't work out, read this book--it's a close second." --Senator Elizabeth Warren "[A] tangy tell-all. . . . Rollicking. . . . [Porter] alternates between the witheringly satirical and the breezily self-deprecating (think Erma Bombeck goes to Capitol Hill). . . . Porter's superpower is her credential as a populist everywoman." -- The Washington Post "High-octane, no-bullshit . . . The whiteboard represents some of Porter's greatest political assets--sharp intelligence, ability to break down complex ideas into digestible bites, canny political instincts." -- The New Republic "Just like her whiteboard schoolings of CEOs, this book showcases Katie's ability to entertain while making the inner workings of Congress more accessible than ever before. You will really chuckle as Katie recounts her unlikely path to rock stardom in the House of Representatives." --Julia Louis-Dreyfus "When Representative Katie Porter speaks, I know she knows what she's talking about and gives it to you straight up. That's the reason I love her. The fact that this book is helping to explain the mess in politics thrills me no end. If anybody can tell us, it's Katie. This is a great read." --Whoopi Goldberg "In Congress, Katie has proven herself to be a profound storyteller. In this book, she remains a brilliant narrator of the glories and heartaches of trying to do the people's business in tumultuous times. I love this book. I love Katie's clarity, her passion, and her humor. I love Katie Porter." --Jason Alexander, "This book is Katie--funny, sharp, fearless. I laughed out loud, I teared up, and I got furious. If you've ever thought of having lunch with Katie, but you figure that probably won't work out, read this book--it's a close second." --Senator Elizabeth Warren "[A] tangy tell-all . . . rollicking . . . [Porter] alternates between the witheringly satirical and the breezily self-deprecating (think Erma Bombeck goes to Capitol Hill). . . . Porter's superpower is her credential as a populist everywoman." -- The Washington Post "High-octane, no-bullshit . . . The whiteboard represents some of Porter's greatest political assets--sharp intelligence, ability to break down complex ideas into digestible bites, canny political instincts." -- The New Republic "Just like her whiteboard schoolings of CEOs, this book showcases Katie's ability to entertain while making the inner workings of Congress more accessible than ever before. You will really chuckle as Katie recounts her unlikely path to rock stardom in the House of Representatives." --Julia Louis-Dreyfus "When Representative Katie Porter speaks, I know she knows what she's talking about and gives it to you straight up. That's the reason I love her. The fact that this book is helping to explain the mess in politics thrills me no end. If anybody can tell us, it's Katie. This is a great read." --Whoopi Goldberg "In Congress, Katie has proven herself to be a profound storyteller. In this book, she remains a brilliant narrator of the glories and heartaches of trying to do the people's business in tumultuous times. I love this book. I love Katie's clarity, her passion, and her humor. I love Katie Porter." --Jason Alexander, "This book is Katie--funny, sharp, fearless. I laughed out loud, I teared up, and I got furious. If you've ever thought of having lunch with Katie, but you figure that probably won't work out, read this book--it's a close second." --Senator Elizabeth Warren, "This book is Katie--funny, sharp, fearless. I laughed out loud, I teared up, and I got furious. If you've ever thought of having lunch with Katie, but you figure that probably won't work out, read this book--it's a close second." --Senator Elizabeth Warren "High-octane, no-bullshit. . . . The whiteboard represents some of Porter's greatest political assets--sharp intelligence, ability to break down complex ideas into digestible bites, canny political instincts." -- The New Republic "Just like her whiteboard schoolings of CEOs, this book showcases Katie's ability to entertain while making the inner workings of Congress more accessible than ever before. You will really chuckle as Katie recounts her unlikely path to rock stardom in the House of Representatives." --Julia Louis-Dreyfus "When Representative Katie Porter speaks, I know she knows what she's talking about and gives it to you straight up. That's the reason I love her. The fact that this book is helping to explain the mess in politics thrills me no end. If anybody can tell us, it's Katie. This is a great read." --Whoopi Goldberg "In Congress, Katie has proven herself to be a profound storyteller. In this book, she remains a brilliant narrator of the glories and heartaches of trying to do the people's business in tumultuous times. I love this book. I love Katie's clarity, her passion, and her humor. I love Katie Porter." --Jason Alexander
Dewey Decimal328.73092
SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER . From the 2026 Democratic candidate for governor of California, a "high-octane, no-bullshit" ( The New Republic ) memoir about re-energizing our politics and standing up to corporate America-while carting three kids around in a minivan. "Just like her whiteboard schoolings of CEOs, this book showcases Katie's ability to entertain while making the inner workings of Congress more accessible than ever before."-Julia Louis-Dreyfus Never having run for office before, Katie Porter charted a new path in 2018 when she was elected to Congress as a Democrat in historically conservative Orange County, California. Underestimated as a single mom and chided for her progressive values, Katie defied expectations. Then, using her signature whiteboard, she began to take CEOs and corrupt government officials to task in Congressional hearings. The videos went viral, introducing Americans to her no-bullshit style, and making her a coveted guest on cable news and late-night television. I SWEAR- Politics Is Messier Than My Minivan is a witty, down-to-earth exploration of what it's really like to serve in Congress, particularly as a single mom. Katie offers Americans a clear picture of what their elected leaders are doing-and how they're doing it-exposing the gaps between politicians' press conferences and real people's lives. Katie reveals how her challenges as an Iowa farmgirl diverted her to the Ivy League and how she came to see herself as a Californian, teaching law and raising three kids in Orange County. She shares why she made the jump from academia to politics and how she quickly mastered the art of making CEOs and cabinet members squirm when they bluff and bloviate instead of doing the job for America. With the same clarity she demonstrates in Congressional hearings, Katie makes the case for consumer protection, corporate accountability, and anti-corruption reforms. She pulls back the curtain on the political messaging machine, campaign fundraising, and Congress' traditions, showing that the way things have always worked, in fact, does not work for a Congressperson without someone at home to do the shopping and take care of the kids. Along the way, she provides whiteboard lessons on where your campaign donations go, how to fight the corporations that cheat you, and how to conduct her trademark robust oversight. Full of candid and inspiring stories-from how Katie lent Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez a pair of sneakers during the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021, to her kids' lightly illegal campaign hijinks-this is a book by an exhausted, committed parent who just doesn't have the time for nonsense in her house or in the House of Representatives., NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A "high-octane, no-bullshit" ( The New Republic ) memoir about re-energizing our politics and standing up to corporate America--while carting three kids around in a minivan. "Just like her whiteboard schoolings of CEOs, this book showcases Katie's ability to entertain while making the inner workings of Congress more accessible than ever before."--Julia Louis-Dreyfus Never having run for office before, Katie Porter charted a new path in 2018 when she was elected to Congress as a Democrat in historically conservative Orange County, California. Underestimated as a single mom and chided for her progressive values, Katie defied expectations. Then, using her signature whiteboard, she began to take CEOs and corrupt government officials to task in Congressional hearings. The videos went viral, introducing Americans to her no-bullshit style, and making her a coveted guest on cable news and late-night television. I SWEAR: Politics Is Messier Than My Minivan is a witty, down-to-earth exploration of what it's really like to serve in Congress, particularly as a single mom. Katie offers Americans a clear picture of what their elected leaders are doing--and how they're doing it--exposing the gaps between politicians' press conferences and real people's lives. Katie reveals how her challenges as an Iowa farmgirl diverted her to the Ivy League and how she came to see herself as a Californian, teaching law and raising three kids in Orange County. She shares why she made the jump from academia to politics and how she quickly mastered the art of making CEOs and cabinet members squirm when they bluff and bloviate instead of doing the job for America. With the same clarity she demonstrates in Congressional hearings, Katie makes the case for consumer protection, corporate accountability, and anti-corruption reforms. She pulls back the curtain on the political messaging machine, campaign fundraising, and Congress' traditions, showing that the way things have always worked, in fact, does not work for a Congressperson without someone at home to do the shopping and take care of the kids. Along the way, she provides whiteboard lessons on where your campaign donations go, how to fight the corporations that cheat you, and how to conduct her trademark robust oversight. Full of candid and inspiring stories--from how Katie lent Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez a pair of sneakers during the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021, to her kids' lightly illegal campaign hijinks--this is a book by an exhausted, committed parent who just doesn't have the time for nonsense in her house or in the House of Representatives.
LC Classification NumberE901.1.P67A3 2023
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