Ben Rhodes Books
After working on Barack Obama’s first election campaign as a senior speechwriter, Ben Rhodes served as Obama’s deputy national security adviser from 2009 to 2017. In that role, he oversaw communications and speechwriting for the administration's national security policy. Previously a congressional staffer and a writer, he coauthored Without Precedent: The Inside Story of the 9/11 Commission.
What's The World as It Is about?
The World as It Is (2018) is a deeply personal look at the Obama presidency, written by a man who not only worked closely with the forty-fourth president, but also became his friend. Taking us on a behind-the-scenes tour of Obama’s presidency, from his first campaign to Trump’s inauguration, these blinks also chronicle the author’s personal journey from fresh-faced staffer to hardened national security operator.
Who should read The World as It Is?
- History and politics buffs
- Anyone interested in an inside look at the highest levels of government
- People who want a better understanding of the state of US politics today
What's After the Fall about?
After the Fall (2021) takes a sobering look at the rise of nationalism and authoritarianism in places like Hungary, China, Russia, and the United States of America. It examines how the standing and influence of the US changed in the years following the Cold War, and how this has led to the current challenges facing democracy around the world.
Who should read After the Fall?
- Political junkies
- Fans of democracy
- Students of modern history