by Mike Pence
First published 2022
Mike Pence opens his memoir with the formative influences that shaped his character. His father, a Korean War veteran, and an Indiana history professor who instilled constitutional devotion both guided his path. Pence describes embracing Christian faith in college, meeting his wife Karen, and navigating early political missteps that taught him humility. As a radio host, he discovered his voice before winning seats in Congress and the Indiana governor's mansion. The book centers on his unlikely partnership with Donald Trump, despite their contrasting backgrounds. Pence chronicles their policy victories including tax relief, Supreme Court appointments, and Middle East peace agreements. He details his pandemic task force leadership and navigation of crises like Charlottesville and the Mueller investigation. The relationship fractures after the 2020 election when Trump pressures Pence to overturn results. On January 6, 2021, rioters storm the Capitol chanting threats against him, but Pence refuses evacuation and reconvenes Congress that night. Throughout, he presents his Christian faith as the compass guiding every decision, including his constitutional duty during democracy's greatest test.
Genres: christian, autobiography, biography-memoir, 21st-century, government, current-affairs, american-history, christian-living
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: memoir, political-journey
Setting: Indiana, Capitol, Middle East
Period: Korean War, 2020 Election, January 6, 2021
560 pages · Hardcover · Simon & Schuster