Battle for the Soul
Battle for the Soul
Edward-Isaac Dovere
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger recommended this book in his newsletter.
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Battle for the Soul

Battle for the Soul: Inside the Democrats' Campaigns to Defeat Trump

Edward-Isaac Dovere
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Edward-Isaac Dovere
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In "Battle for the Soul," Edward-Isaac Dovere delivers an electrifying account of the Democratic Party's tumultuous journey through the Trump era, culminating in their hard-fought victory to reclaim the White House in 2020. Dovere, an award-winning journalist for The Atlantic, dives deep into the heart of a party at war with itself, struggling to find its identity amidst the ruins of Hillary Clinton's unexpected defeat in 2016. Through a narrative rich with detail and driven by years of on-the-ground reporting, Dovere chronicles how the Democrats, faced with the rise of nativist populism and a country at a crossroads, managed to unite a fractured base and navigate the longest primary race in history to emerge victorious. With unprecedented access to the key figures and moments that shaped the campaign, "Battle for the Soul" is a behind-the-scenes look at the strategies, personalities, and pivotal moments that defined the Democratic Party's path back to power. From Pete Buttigieg's surprising early success to Joe Biden's historic Oval Office victory, Dovere offers readers a front-row seat to the inner workings and high-stakes decisions of the campaign trail. Through intimate conversations with candidates, aides, advisors, and voters, this book paints a vivid picture of a party reborn, set against the backdrop of a nation grappling with a pandemic, economic turmoil, and a racial reckoning. "Battle for the Soul" is not just a recounting of recent history; it's a gripping narrative that captures the essence of American politics and the indomitable spirit of a party determined to find its way forward.

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Released
2021
25 May
Length
528
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Arnold Schwarzenegger recommended this book in his newsletter.
Hope and change” and “drain the swamp,” she said, were the same thing, as far as she could see. “We’d sent this young man to Washington hoping to make change, and they stopped him every time. And I’m angry about it, and I want somebody to get in there now and drain the swamp.
— Edward-Isaac Dovere, Battle for the Soul

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