First published 2012
Mitt Romney commands attention with his polished appearance and confident demeanor, yet the person beneath remains largely unknown to the American public. Boston Globe investigative reporters Michael Kranish and Scott Helman spent over five years pursuing the truth about this complex political figure. They conducted hundreds of interviews to piece together a complete portrait of Romney's life and character. The reporters examine whether Romney operates as a calculated politician willing to adopt any position for electoral gain, or whether deeper convictions guide his actions. They investigate his business career to determine if he functioned as an innovative leader or as a profit-focused dealmaker who prioritized financial returns above other considerations. Through extensive reporting and careful analysis, Kranish and Helman provide readers with the first comprehensive examination of Romney's true nature, moving beyond the public image to reveal the actual person who sought the highest office in American politics.
Genres: biography, american, political-science, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-study, investigative-journalism
Setting: United States, Boston
Period: 21st Century
448 pages · Paperback · Harper Paperbacks