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A sort of fun memoir with its share of disillusionment and sour grapes. Entertaining read. #MountTBR

The main character reminds me of Donald Trump.

Donald Trump vibes

Loved this book. It was a clever, insightful peek into the world of politics and the chasm that exists between public persona and the politician.

Props to Barton Spain for putting up with his boss (then SC Governor Mark Sanford) for three years. His experiences make some of my previous jobs, that I thought were awful, look like a cake walk. 😝 Definitely worth a read if you're looking for a behind the scenes look at politics that isn't a trashy tell-all.

Interesting look at what it's like to work for a politician. Nothing overly revolutionary other than it confirmed my suspicions that other than the actual process of legislation much of politics is pride, posturing, perception, and pandering. A good read though if you're looking for something that reveals the sometimes insanity of it all.

Hadn't I noticed that politicians are prone to vanity, and that vanity frequently unmakes them?

I have to admit this book has the potential to be much more than it is. However, it provides an interesting, disillusioned and sincere insight into the workings politics.

Not quite what I was expecting. While it gave some insight into what the life of a speechwriter looks like, I got more insight into what it's like to work for a politician who's a jerk and an idiot. While I'm sure it was true, at times it felt like an extended rant about the governor the author worked for and less like a straight up memoir.

Settling in to read after the day from Hell. #tgif

Starting this for the book about politics task in the #readharder2016 challenge. #nonfiction