First published 2026
Lamar Alexander brings readers inside American politics through six decades of public service. The former senator, governor, and cabinet secretary worked with ten presidents from JFK to Trump. He started in the Justice Department, survived Watergate, walked across Tennessee to win the governorship, and served three Senate terms. Alexander shares insider stories about which president excelled at foreign policy, who proved most skilled politically, and who seemed most normal. He addresses friends who ask whether America can survive current troubles. His answer is yes. The country has weathered worse crises before. Alexander writes with humor and optimism about public service. He believes elected office remains the best way to help the most people and preserve the Republic. The book targets Americans seeking leadership and hope. It offers guidance for those considering public service but unsure how to begin.
Genres: history, american, political-science, biography-memoir, 21st-century, american-history
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: insider-stories, optimism
Setting: Tennessee
Period: 6 Decades
568 pages · Hardcover · Post Hill Press