PositiveOpen Letters ReviewWith so many titles about this President and the current state of affairs at the White House and in the nation being rushed to market, Shields brings a unique perspective to the ongoing dialog. By interspersing pop-culture references, interviews with the Trump family, political think pieces, quotes from a diverse group of authors, and personal anecdotes from his own life, Shields takes the reader on a quick-paced, kitchen sink approach to understanding these current times. Shields’ approach allows the reader to pivot rapidly between trying to understand the President\'s self-deception and his persistent need for acceptance from the media and everyone he meets—while also looking at the bigger picture of how we as a nation are tied to his mental state and the implications for the future. Whether a reader is looking for an in-depth dive into the mental state of the current President, an examination of how words can be manipulated to influence power, an abridged collection of the sayings and thoughts of Donald Trump, or most importantly as a dire warning about how America has gotten to this point—Shields’ short book delivers the goods.
