Shortest Way Home
One Mayor's Challenge and a Model for America's Future
by Pete Buttigieg
Recommended by Lisa Bloom and Glenn Kirschner
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Political, Politics, and Social Sciences.
Once described by the Washington Post as ?the most interesting mayor you?ve never heard of,? Pete Buttigieg, the thirtysevenyearold mayor of South Bend, Indiana, has now emerged as one of the nation?s most visionary politicians. With soaring prose that celebrates a resurgent American Midwest, Shortest Way Home narrates the heroic transformation ...
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Political, Politics, and Social Sciences.
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Lisa Bloom
“@Elex_Michaelson @nytimes I think all some pundits know about @PeteButtigieg is that he’s young and gay. The discussions of him on air are brief and inane. I read his powerful book and yes, I am a fan. | @gingersforpete @PeteButtigieg @FrankBruni I already read Pete’s book (and tweeted out several compelling passages). It was an excellent read.”
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