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A mayor's inspirational story of a Midwest city that has become nothing less than a blueprint for the future of American renewal.
Once described by The Washington Post as "the most interesting mayor you've never heard of", Pete Buttigieg, the 36-year-old Democratic mayor of South Bend, Indiana, has improbably emerged as one of the nation's most visionary politicians. First elected in 2011, Buttigieg left a successful business career to move back to his hometown, previously tagged by Newsweek as a "dying city", because the industrial Midwest beckoned as a challenge to the McKinsey-trained Harvard graduate. Whether meeting with city residents on middle-school basketball courts, reclaiming abandoned houses, confronting gun violence, or attracting high-tech industry, Buttigieg has transformed South Bend into a shining model of urban reinvention.
While Washington reels with scandal, Shortest Way Home interweaves two once unthinkable success stories that of an Afghanistan veteran who came out and found love and acceptance, all while in office, and that of a Rust Belt city so thoroughly transformed that it shatters the way we view America's so-called flyover country.
Download Shortest Way Home One Mayor Challenge and a Model for America Future Audible Audio Edition Pete Buttigieg a division of Recorded Books HighBridge Books
"I remember seeing Pete for the first time on a TV interview and thought he was just on as a novelty appearance (Really? A small city mayor running for PRESIDENT?) But, listening to him made my jaw drop...FINALLY, someone who talks intelligently and doesn't condescend to just dish out boiler plate campaign-speak. (Kamala Harris was on just after, which illustrated that I wasn't wrong). Though I never give political donations, I went right to his website and gave him a donation. This guy needs to AT LEAST have a seat at the table. Then another 'never' happened when I bought his book. (Politicians books....yawn.) Again, blown away by what I read. From the very first paragraph, I knew that this was not only going to be an informative, interesting read, but an inspirational one, from the standpoint of highly crafted, expert writing. I urge anyone reading this to read this book...and take today's coffee money and send it to his campaign. Getting money out of politics so we can get more quality (and uncorrupted) people to run is a front burner issue for me. Pete is the real deal."
Product details - Audible Audiobook
- Listening Length 9 hours and 57 minutes
- Program Type Audiobook
- Version Unabridged
- Publisher HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books
- Audible.com Release Date February 12, 2019
- Whispersync for Voice Ready
- Language English, English
- ASIN B07NGN9NQJ
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Shortest Way Home One Mayor Challenge and a Model for America Future Audible Audio Edition Pete Buttigieg a division of Recorded Books HighBridge Books Reviews :
Shortest Way Home One Mayor Challenge and a Model for America Future Audible Audio Edition Pete Buttigieg a division of Recorded Books HighBridge Books Reviews
- Just finished "Shortest Way Home," and I am now thinking Pete Buttigieg could indeed be our next President.
I immediately recognized South Bend, Indiana, when I arrived from Pittsburgh. Both cities have suffered from the loss of American manufacturing (Pittsburgh steel, and South Bend Studebaker automobiles). I had to move from Pittsburgh to South Bend about 6 years ago, and I have witnessed the renaissance here, inspired and helmed by this young, dynamic guy.
"Mayor Pete" came to the office of mayor with impressive credentials and a drive to reshape his hometown into a model of success for the twenty-first century. This book is the story of small city politics, and of the nuts and bolts of turning high expectations and soaring ideas into concrete success.
Along with the story of leading South Bend, much attention will no doubt be paid to the fact that Mayor Pete, along with being a veteran, is a married gay man. But that story, couched as it is amid the tale of drive, success, dedication, patriotism, optimism and vision, becomes not such a big deal. He benefits from the progress we have made in accepting our lgbtq fellow citizens, but his candor is refreshing and inspiring.
This book reveals a man of intellectual agility, optimism, bravery, and a cohesive vision that is refreshing and clearly conveyed. Whatever his future holds in politics, one should not dismiss this guy. My bet is that he will inspire surprising support from a diverse group of converts. It's rather fitting that Joe Kennedy III is a fan. - I bought this book as a way of learning about one of the less well-known Democratic contenders for POTUS in 2020, expecting a bullet-list of political goals and Buttigieg’s personal take on why, at his young age, he deserves to be president. What I found instead was a fascinating story of how a bright, clever young man put his decaying Midwestern hometown of South Bend, Indiana, on the road to recovery. Against the backdrop of a well-written story of how Buttigieg grew a city is an even more poignant story of how he grew himself, what that self entails, and details of how that self came to be. The book is not political, though, by its conclusion the author’s politics are clear. It is not a book of promises, but rather a sharing of achievements and the thinking that produced them, which inevitably reveals what Buttigieg would bring to the presidency. Finally, it is not a book of lofty ideals, but a sharing of the recognition that ideals that are worth pursuing require hard work and a willingness to labor intimately and constructively with those around you, even when those around you don’t agree with you. He is bright, insightful, and writes beautifully, skillfully turning the potentially boring in-house details of small town bureaucracy into a fascinating mosaic of growth and hope and never giving up. I feel that my purpose in buying this book was fulfilled I know Buttigieg well enough to make in informed decision about him in 2020. More importantly, the book allowed me to get to know him as a person, a perspective too often absent in assessing fit for political office. For anyone interested in the upcoming presidential election, it is a must-read.
- I remember seeing Pete for the first time on a TV interview and thought he was just on as a novelty appearance (Really? A small city mayor running for PRESIDENT?) But, listening to him made my jaw drop...FINALLY, someone who talks intelligently and doesn't condescend to just dish out boiler plate campaign-speak. (Kamala Harris was on just after, which illustrated that I wasn't wrong). Though I never give political donations, I went right to his website and gave him a donation. This guy needs to AT LEAST have a seat at the table. Then another 'never' happened when I bought his book. (Politicians books....yawn.) Again, blown away by what I read. From the very first paragraph, I knew that this was not only going to be an informative, interesting read, but an inspirational one, from the standpoint of highly crafted, expert writing. I urge anyone reading this to read this book...and take today's coffee money and send it to his campaign. Getting money out of politics so we can get more quality (and uncorrupted) people to run is a front burner issue for me. Pete is the real deal.
- PEOPLE LISTEN UP, HE'S THE REAL DEAL!! I rarely read political books since I'm a scientist, but this is such a fantastic book and I would recommend it to everyone who's looking for hope in American politics! Pete has good ideas and a clear vision for the future, his experiences are amazing, has a stellar resume, but is such a down-to-earth person and so likeable. Haven't felt so hopeful in such a long time! You go Pete! (Also, I'm a student at Oxford. So glad we're from the same school.)
- Fascinating look at South Bend and "Mayor Pete." His heart and intelligence shine throughout the chapters. I didn't want to put it down.
- This book reads like an intimate journal and paints a picture of South Bend, growing up in a “rust belt†city, being a member of the LGBT community in the Midwest, running for office, and taking on leadership roles in order to give back to communities you love. Pete’s voice is certainly wise beyond his years and this personal memoir sheds light onto why that is. A great read.
- I grew up in South Bend, and recently moved away. This book has been a trip down memory lane. The ideas presented are applicable to any midwestern city, including where I live today in Wisconsin. Mayor Pete’s powerful anecdotes will make any Midwesterner smile.
