Recommended Books

The Man Who Sold America: Trump and the Unraveling of the American Story
MSNBC’s Joy-Ann Reid calculates the true price of the Trump presidency, “a searing indictment” (Kirkus) written withe depth, wit, and piercing insight.

The Opposite of Woe: My Life in Beer and Politics
The maverick (and very funny) governor of Colorado tells his story, from early loss tocollege on the ten-year plan, to remarkable business and later political success.

Dealing Death and Drugs: The Big Business ofDope in the U.S. and Mexico
The War on Drugs doesn’t work. This became obvious to El Paso City Representatives Susie Byrd and Beto O’Rourke when they started to ask questions about why El Paso’s sister city, Ciudad Juárez, has become the deadliest city in the world—8,000-plus deaths since January 1, 2008.

Promise Me, Dad
A deeply moving memoir about the year that would forever change both a family and a country.

A Mindful Nation: How a Simple Practice Can Help Us Reduce Stress, Improve Performance, and Recapture the American Spirit
In one of the most optimistic books to come out of Washington during these trying times, Congressman Tim Ryan presents us with an inspiring and hopeful view of our country’s future—and a roadmap for how to get there.

The Right Answer: How We Can Unify Our Divided Nation
The first declared candidate for president in 2020 delivers a passionate call for bipartisan action, entrepreneurial innovation, and a renewed commitment to the American idea.

Is Today the Day? Not Another Political Memoir
From her years serving in the armed forces to becoming the first Hindu woman to be elected to Congress, Tulsi Gabbard reveals the lessons she’s learned and the experience she’s gained while living in service to her country.

An Unlikely Journey: Waking Up From My American Drean
The keynote speaker at the 2012 DNC, former San Antonio mayor and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Julian Castro, tells his remarkable and inspiring life story.
