The political analyst and host of AM Joy on MSNBC argues that President Trump’s administration is characterized by grift and venality that demeans the office and diminishes America.” — New York Times Book Review on The Man Who Sold America
“Joy Reid masterfully combines the immediacy of news reporting, the intimacy of memoir, and the sweep of a history book—from the anti-immigrant Know Nothing Party of the 1850s to Nelson Mandela’s post-apartheid attempt at ‘reconciliation.’ The Man Who Sold America delivers a compelling account of how we got to Trumpism and what will happen next.” — Lawrence O’Donnell, host of MSNBC’s The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell
“Passionate, well-intentioned and certain to draw approving nods. ... Imagines a path beyond our current divisions.” — Washington Post on The Man Who Sold America
“An impassioned exposé of Donald Trump, from his early adult years as an ethically challenged businessman through his first two years as president. … In fiery prose, Reid delivers a well-researched narrative about how Trump methodically overcame establishment Republican opponents to dominate a political party he had shunned for most of his life. … A searing indictment and a good choice for readers who have never delved into Trump’s pre-presidential background.” — Kirkus Reviews on The Man Who Sold America
“Reid is well positioned to ponder Trump’s performance and to wonder if his presidency will do long-term harm to our democracy. A shrewd analyst of current political trends, Reid offers fierce scrutiny of Trump’s controversial performance and fresh insights into his potential legacy.” — Booklist on The Man Who Sold America