The Speechwriter: A Brief Education in Politics

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The Speechwriter: A Brief Education in Politics

An intimate and hilarious look inside the spin room of the modern politician: a place where ideals are crushed, English is mangled, people are humiliated, and the opportunity for humor is everywhere.

Everyone knows this kind of politician: a charismatic maverick who goes up against the system and its ways, but thinks he doesnâ€™t have to live by the rules. Through his own experience as the speechwriter for a controversial governor, Barton Swaim tells the story of a band of believers who attach themselves to this sort of ambitious narcissistâ€”and what happens when it all comes crashing down.

The Speechwriter is a funny and candid introduction to the world of politics, where press statements are purposefully nonsensical, grammatical errors are intentional, and better copy means more words. Swaim paints a portrait of a man so principled heâ€™d rather sweat than use state money to pay for air conditioning, so oblivious heâ€™d wear the same stained shirt for two weeks, so egotistical heâ€™d belittle his staffers to make himself feel better, and so self-absorbed he never once apologized to his staff for making his administration the laughing stock of the country. On the surface, this is the story of one politicianâ€™s rise and fall. But in the end, itâ€™s a story about usâ€”the very real people who want to believe in our leaders and must learn to survive with broken hearts.
Country USA
Brand Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer Simon & Schuster
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2015-07-14
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781476769929

Country	USA
Brand	Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer	Simon & Schuster
Binding	Hardcover
ReleaseDate	2015-07-14
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781476769929

The Speechwriter: A Brief Education in Politics

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