Say More, Jen Psaki
Say More, Jen Psaki
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Say More
Communicating at Work, at Home, and in the World

Author: Jen Psaki

Narrator: Jen Psaki

Unabridged: 5 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/07/2024


Synopsis

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Former White House Press Secretary and current MSNBC host Jen Psaki shares the surprising lessons she’s learned on her path to success and offers unique yet universal advice about how to be a more effective communicator in any situation.

Not many White House Press Secretaries capture the nation’s interest the way Jen Psaki did. Refreshingly candid and clear, Psaki quickly became known for her ability to break through the noise and successfully deliver her message. In her highly anticipated book, Psaki shares her journey to the Briefing Room and beyond, taking you along the campaign trail, to the State Department, and inside the White House under two Presidents. With her signature wit, Psaki writes about reporting to bosses from the hot-tempered Rahm Emanuel to the coolly intellectual Barack Obama to the surprisingly tenderhearted John Kerry. She also talks about her time working closely with President Joe Biden from the start of his administration to set a new tone for the country, restoring a sense of calm and respect for the role of the media in our Democracy.

Since leaving the White House, Psaki’s star has continued to rise. She launched a highly rated show on MSNBC and was so successful that in just six months she was given an additional primetime Monday slot, ahead of Rachel Maddow. And Psaki’s work doesn’t end at the office. She is the mother of two young children and shares her stories about the journey of communicating as a parent: During one bedtime briefing, her young daughter asked the question, “Why do wars start?”, which Jen carefully explained and then got a follow up: “Have you ever seen a unicorn?”

In Say More, Psaki explains her straightforward approach to communication, walking you through difficult conversations as well as moments where humor saves the day—whether it is with preschoolers, partners, or presidents. She addresses the best ways to give and receive feedback, how to connect with your audience, how to listen actively, and much more. Say More is the book Psaki wishes she had when she started her career, and is a trove of entertaining, essential lessons from one of the most prominent voices in American politics today.

About Jen Psaki

Jen Psaki is the host of MSNBC’s Sunday afternoon and Monday evening program, Inside with Jen Psaki. She served as the thirty-fourth White House Press Secretary under President Biden until May 2022. Over the course of her twenty years in public service, Psaki also served as White House Communications Director under President Obama, as the spokesperson for the State Department under then Secretary of State John Kerry, and worked on three presidential campaigns. She lives in Arlington, Virginia, with her husband and two children.


Reviews

4.5 stars Love Jen Psaki, love the people she worked for and while I thought this would be more memoir/behind the scenes - I loved what other reviewers didn't seem to like as much - work/communication advice on how to handle certain situations seen through the lens of her experiences through her care......more

Goodreads review by Tom LA

“My plan to explain to my five-year-old daughter that I was about to start a time-consuming job at the White House began with me proposing a trip to her favorite frozen yogurt shop. […] “You remember that nice man, Joe Biden? He asked me if I could help him for a little while”, I explained. “Ok”, sh......more

2 stars = Meh. Just ok. You are always communicating, even when you say nothing. I developed quite the girl crush on Psaki when she was Biden’s Press Secretary and was consistently impressed with her competence and ability to effectively and swiftly shut down BS, so I knew her memoir would be amazing.......more