God, yes! A presidential candidate who went to Harvard for LITERATURE. There's even a chapter where he discusses the beauty of "linguistic rhythm."
*SWOON*
Oh yeah, he did some other things too, like fight for our country and turn a dying city around. But that's not nearly as important.
Being honest, after 2016 I mostly keep my head in the sand. I wander around, blissfully pretending that I don't live in a United States where a large enough population rejected the most qualified candidate in favor of the least qualified. My plan on 2020 has been to vote for a female candidate, whoever that happens to be.
But Buttigieg has me woke. I still want a female president more than anything, but Pete is who I need right now, in this particular election. He makes a great point that generational change is something to benefit the country rather than hurt it. He's ridiculously mature, level-headed, willing to own up to his mistakes and LEARN from them, and shows unseen adeptness at working with the other side. He stands firm on values, but understands that we can't keep going with this Civil War mindset. Eventually we have to unite - and he has plans on how to do it.
From a purely book review perspective, I think it's fair to say there are a few dull moments. Overall, though, this is a moving memoir from a fascinating public figure who, even if he isn't the Democrat nominee, will be a powerful Kennedy-esque presence on the national stage.
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