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The Hill to Die On

The Battle for Congress and the Future of Trump's America

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The inside story of Donald Trump’s first two years in Washington as viewed from Capitol Hill, a startling account that turns “Congress into a Game of Thrones book” (Trevor Noah, The Daily Show).
 
Taking readers into secret strategy calls and closed-door meetings from the House to the White House, Politico Playbook writers Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer trace the gamesmanship and the impulsiveness, the dealmaking and the backstabbing, in a blow-by-blow account of the power struggle that roiled Congress.

Moving from the fights for advantage between Donald Trump, Nancy Pelosi, and Chuck Schumer; to Mitch McConnell’s merciless, Machiavellian handling of the sexual assault accusations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh; to Paul Ryan’s desperate, failed attempts to keep Mark Meadows from pushing Trump into a government shutdown over immigration, The Hill to Die On bristles with fresh news and tells the story of what really happened in some of the most defining moments our era.

Like The West Wing for Congress, or Shattered meets This Town, The Hill to Die On tells an unforgettable story of politics and power, where the stakes going forward are nothing less than the future of America and the lives of millions of ordinary Americans.

Praise for The Hill to Die On

“[Sherman and Palmer] go deep inside the halls of Congress to document the deal making, backstabbing, power struggles and political knife fights that have roiled the nation’s capital during President Donald Trump’s first two years in office. . . . Anything but boring.”—USA Today, “5 Books Not to Miss”

“[The Hill to Die On] painstakingly chronicles the return to divided government and the restoration of an institutional check on a mercurial chief executive. . . . The book depicts a foul-mouthed president in love with his own reflection, a House GOP encased in the amber of self-delusion, and Nancy Pelosi’s unblinking focus on twin prizes: recapturing the House and returning to the speaker’s chair.”—The Guardian

“If you are one of the many Americans who hates Congress, this book is for you. In the Washington depicted in Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer’s new book, there are no heroes—only winners and losers. . . . With these lawmakers, Sherman and Palmer get inside their heads and capture what they’re thinking in real time.”—The Washington Post Politics & Government United States Political Science Americas Social Sciences
Insightful Political Details • Informative Insider Perspective • Refreshing Dual Narration • Fascinating Political Coverage

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For any college student wanting to become an intern on the Hill and to know the ins and outs of why Congress is in its current situation, PERFECT LISTEN! Was recommended by a Legislative Director during my summer on the Hill and probably explains why so many Americans are attracted to the Hill. Great Listen!

The Hill to Die On - Former Intern Review

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There was a lot of extra info included that wasn’t in Playbook. It was like being on The Hill. Great look inside the workings of Congress and the relationship with the current administration.

Like Extended Playbook

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writing a book and narrating a book are 2 different talents. Thats the negative of many new books

Good material, mediocore narration

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Great book. Very interesting and put together in a logical, structured way. The only criticism I have is regarding Jake Sherman’s narration- he seems to be constantly out of breath! Don’t get me wrong it’s not that bad really but definitely distracting! Still a great book that I recommend you read/listen to!

Great overall but..

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Insightful details. Meadows and Jordan are not forgiveable. Pot-stirrers for no good reason. Divisive and self-serving.

Insightful details of familiar events you have unfortunately lived through.

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