First published 2021
Chris Christie confronts the wreckage of his party after the 2020 election losses. The former New Jersey governor and Trump insider argues that Republicans must abandon conspiracy theories, infighting, and backward-looking grievances that cost them the White House, House, and Senate. Christie dissects how the final year of Trump's presidency derailed the administration's achievements through paranoia and internal conflict. He witnessed party members embrace dangerous theories and excuse violence, prompting his call for renewal. Drawing on core Republican principles from Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Reagan, Christie outlines his vision for revival. He advocates for opportunity, strong defense, accountable leadership, and limited government while demanding fresh approaches and broader appeal. The book presents Christie's blueprint for rebuilding a conservative movement that can win elections and counter what he sees as harmful Democratic policies.
Genres: american, political-science, biography-memoir, 21st-century, current-affairs, american-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: call-to-action, insider-perspective
Setting: New Jersey, White House
Period: 2020
303 pages · Kindle Edition · Threshold Editions