What a Party!, Terry McAuliffe
What a Party!, Terry McAuliffe
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What a Party!
My Life among Democrats: Presidents, Candidates, Donors, Activists, Alligators, and Other Wild Animals

Author: Terry McAuliffe

Narrator: Terry McAuliffe

Unabridged: 15 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/01/2007

Synopsis

For a generation of Democrats, Terry McAuliffe has been the ultimate political insider: strategist and spokesperson for the party, confidant for the candidates, mediator among party leaders, and without question the most successful fundraiser in political history. Now, McAuliffe’s energetic memoir provides readers with a fly-on-the-wall view, from the front lines to the back rooms where deals are made, strategies are conceived, initiatives launched, and elections are won—or sometimes, lost.With revealing anecdotes that take you from the Carter-Kennedy primary contest in 1980, through the Clinton years, to the near victories and crushing losses of the 2000 and 2004 presidential campaigns, this is a fascinating, hilarious, and in-your-face look at Congress and Washington, DC, behind the scenes.

About Terry McAuliffe

Terry McAuliffe served as governor of Virginia from 2014 to 2018 and as chair of the National Governors Association from 2016 to 2017. He served as chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 2001 to 2005. His first book, What A Party! made the New York Times and Washington Post bestsellers list.

About Steve Kettmann

Steve Kettmann has reported from more than forty countries for publications including the New York Times and the New Republic. A former San Francisco Chronicle A’s beat writer, he is the author or coauthor of numerous books, including One Day at Fenway and Juiced.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Adam

The subtitle of this book is not appropriate. Instead, it should be What a Party! How Terry McAuliffe Has Never, Ever Made a Single Mistake on a Matter of Any Real Importance. This reads like a caricature of a memoir, where the writer is a hero on every page and when bad things happen, it's always s......more

Goodreads review by Naina

This book is hilarious. Read it for the humor and don't focus on the politics. It's a political beach read. Great stories though on the Clinton years and honest reflection on issues with the Kerry campaign. Also really interesting to hear from Terry himself about how he turned around the DNC. Note-......more

Goodreads review by Steve

McAuliffe's memoirs are rollicking and energetic. Of course he is pretty partisan, critical of the Bush administration and Republicans in general, which is to be expected from a former DNC chairman. He does not spend much time on policy discussion, but formats the book in a fast paced storytelling s......more

Goodreads review by Josh

Kind of a fun read. McAuliffe is a natural storyteller, in the classic tradition, which means you're never entirely sure how much of the story is pure BS. He's very difficult not to like, despite the naked egotism, false humility, and so forth. It's an interesting look into how you can become a real......more

Quotes

“What a Party! is a must-read for all of us who love politics, believe in public service, and know that laughter is often the best survival strategy.” President Bill Clinton

“No one knows more about American politics than Terry McAuliffe. He gives
us some remarkable insights and knows how to make his accounts both humorous
and informative.” President Jimmy Carter

“I’ve often said Terry’s energy could light up a city, and readers of this book will know why. Terry’s excitement for politics—and life—is evident on every page.” Senator Hillary Clinton

“[An] interesting description of the highs and lows of his life…McAuliffe narrates his own life story, which lends authenticity.” AudioFile

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