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Breaking History: A White House Memoir Hardcover – August 23, 2022
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER / #1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER / #1 PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY BESTSELLER / #1 AMAZON BESTSELLER
"A first-hand account of what unfolded behind the scenes of the West Wing—the real story . . . Get this great book now!" - Donald J. Trump
"Eye popping . . . If you want to know what was taking place in the White House during the Trump presidency, I'd say this is the book for that." - Mark Levin
"The granular detail in here is just remarkable. . . . It is a superb book—Breaking History—with superb anecdotes. . . . It's got the details. It's got the receipts." - Hugh Hewitt
"I learned a lot. I thought I knew a lot about what was going on [in the White House], and there was a lot a I didn't know . . . I've not been able to put it down since I got my copy." - Sean Hannity
"If you want to know more about President Trump, how he is behind the scenes, how he was when he was in the White House . . . read this book. . . . Nothing is left untouched." - Megyn Kelly
"This book is the best book about the administration." - Greg Gutfeld
"This book is really a thriller—to see from the inside, what was going on and how they did things." - Glenn Beck
Few White House advisors have had such an expansive portfolio or constant access to the president. From his office next to Trump, senior adviser Jared Kushner operated quietly behind the scenes, preferring to leave the turf wars and television sparring to others.
Now, Kushner finally tells his story—a fast-paced and surprisingly candid account of how an earnest businessman with no political ambitions found himself pulled into a presidency that no one saw coming.
Breaking History takes readers inside debates in the Oval Office, double-crosses at the United Nations, tense meetings in Arab palaces, high-stakes negotiations, and the daily barrage of leaks, false allegations, investigations, and West Wing infighting.
A true historical thriller, this book is not your typical political memoir. Kushner details Washington's intense resistance to change and reveals how he broke through the stalemates of the past. An outsider among outsiders, Kushner was a results-driven executive among beltway power brokers. He questioned old assumptions and delivered unprecedented results on trade, criminal justice reform, production of COVID-19 vaccines, and Middle East peace. His successful negotiation of the Abraham Accords, the most significant diplomatic breakthrough in 50 years, earned him a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Written by one of the few people by Trump's side from his trip down the golden escalator to his final departure from Andrews Air Force Base, Breaking History provides the most honest, nuanced, and definitive understanding of a presidency that will be studied for generations.
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Print length512 pages
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LanguageEnglish
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PublisherBroadside Books
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Publication dateAugust 23, 2022
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Dimensions6 x 1.3 x 9 inches
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ISBN-100063221489
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ISBN-13978-0063221482
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"For anyone interested in Trump's ascent to the White House, his decision-making style and the substantive policy achievements during his tenure, Kushner's book is a compelling read." - Lee Habeeb, Newsweek
NEW YORK POST
"The substantive insights Kushner offers about trade deals, criminal-justice reform and numerous other topics are leavened with tales of feuds that could fill a separate gossipy book." - Michael Goodwin, New York Post
THE TIMES OF ISRAEL
"Jared Kushner's book "Breaking History" is not just a best seller but is a memoir that challenges the groupthink class of political pundits who made Trump bashing into an art form. . . a read that not only enlightens but opens the door to the broken process we call Washington, and one person's time traversing it." - Scott Cushing, The Times of Israel
AL ARABIYA
"[Breaking History] is a valuable counterweight to overwhelmingly negative media coverage of the record of that administration and its legacy." - David Powell, Al Arabiya
BOOK & FILM GLOBE
"Filled with stories of political wins and losses, policy deals made down to the wire, and sweet family moments scattered throughout, "Breaking History" is a must read." - Alexandra Orbuch, Book & Film Globe
THE EPOCH TIMES
"Short of Trump writing his own memoir, this is as close a look as we will get inside the Trump White House." - Hans Mahncke, The Epoch Times
About the Author
Jared Kushner is the founder of Affinity Partners, a global investment firm. Previously, he served as Senior Advisor to President Donald J. Trump, and before that, as CEO of Kushner Companies. He also co-founded two technology companies, Cadre and WiredScore. In 2015, he was named to Fortune's 40 under 40, and in 2017 was named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People. In 2018, Jared received the Aztec Eagle Award, Mexico’s highest honor, for his work on the USMCA trade agreement. He was given a presidential citation for helping to architect Operation Warp Speed, which produced COVID vaccines in record time. In recognition of his success negotiating the Abraham Accords, Jared received the National Security Medal, the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service, the Grand Cordon of the Order of Ouissam Alaouite from King Mohammed VI of Morocco, and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. He lives in Florida with his wife Ivanka and three children.
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- Publisher : Broadside Books (August 23, 2022)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 512 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0063221489
- ISBN-13 : 978-0063221482
- Item Weight : 1.55 pounds
- Dimensions : 6 x 1.3 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #81,560 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #85 in Middle Eastern Politics
- #103 in United States Executive Government
- #336 in Political Leader Biographies
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About the author
Jared Kushner is the founder of Affinity Partners, a global investment firm. Previously, he served as senior adviser to President Donald J. Trump, and before that, as CEO of Kushner Companies. He also cofounded two technology companies, Cadre and WiredScore. In 2015, he was named to Fortune’s 40 under 40, and in 2017 was named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People. In 2018, Jared received the Aztec Eagle Award, Mexico’s highest honor, for his work on the USMCA trade agreement. He was given a presidential citation for helping to architect and manage Operation Warp Speed, which produced COVID-19 vaccines in record time. In recognition of Jared's success negotiating the Abraham Accords, Israel planted the Kushner Garden of Peace in the Grove of Nations outside Jerusalem. He also received the National Security Medal, the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service, the Grand Cordon of the Order of Ouissam Alaouite from King Mohammed VI of Morocco, and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. He lives in Florida with his wife, Ivanka, and three children.
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“Now 41, Kushner was involved in brokering Trump’s US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement and drafting and passing the 2018 First Step Act that included prison and criminal sentencing reforms. He helped lead the White House COVID-19 response in 2020 and led efforts to broker diplomatic relations between Israel and four Arab countries during the final months of Trump’s term.”—New York Post
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Another point which becomes clear is Kushner is a natural diplomat. Those excellent in business often are, and to this reader, Kushner is at the top of the class in natural talent. Part of his diplomatic skills show in his generosity in giving credit where it is due. Be sure to read the acknowledgments: Kushner is very appreciative of the efforts of others, and includes some he didn’t mention by name in the body of the book. Additionally, he is extremely sensitive to the issues of potential partners to deals- an invaluable skill for those in sales and diplomacy, and his former private sector work surely aided his WH work.
One of the reasons this administration was reviled by the political class and MSM is the fact they did NOT stick to the same “consensus” of the “experts”, which, of course, has largely been ineffective and wasteful of personnel, material, and money, especially and with increasing frequency since at least the 1970’s. This aspect as comprehensively illustrated in the book, showed what COULD be accomplished in relatively quick order and generally very economically. There are a LOT of vested interests who prefer the old way, for obvious reasons.
It is truly remarkable what a rather small team of committed professionals were able to accomplish in four years, and that makes for an unforgivable sin to the administrative State. However, if the creativity, tenacity, and individual commitment were replicated, the American citizenry, would benefit greatly and save a whole lot of money, as a bonus.
I highly recommend this book to everyone and especially to any considering running for office, working in government, or even seeking to become an effective manager or C-suite executive. It is so superb, plan on purchasing additional copies for gifts,
Watching what the un-elected, bureaucratic Deep State did, and continues to do, to his father-in-law and his family, why would he? Why would anyone, other than typical American politicians, who have no concept of service without substantial gain, without the avenue toward power, fame and wealth, which is not service at all, want to serve this country? I am weary of hearing politicians and bureaucrats brag about their “service to our country,’ while lying and feathering their own nests and those of their families at the expense of the American people.
“Breaking History” was very interesting, if only for its account of the back and forth that resulted in the Abraham Accords that was accomplished by ignoring advice from those who previously and repeatedly failed.
This book has 59 main chapters, with a total of about 465 pages. At the end of the book, after the Acknowledgements, Notes, and Index, there is a Photos section with 32 pictures. There are some pictures of Kushner with his family, and many of him with world leaders from different countries.
Kushner starts the book with a Preface that explains some of his motivations for writing this memoir, and what he hopes readers will get from it. Then in the first chapter, he recalls a pivotal moment in his life when his father was arrested in 2004, after a bitter family feud had resulted in unexpected betrayals. This was a dramatic way to start a book, as Kushner’s father was facing charges of transporting a prostitute across state lines after trying to set up his brother-in-law…
Throughout the early chapters of the book, Kushner covers some of the big influences in his life. He talks about his grandparents surviving the Holocaust, his experiences at Harvard, and his challenges as a real estate investor navigating the crash of 2008. He describes how he met Ivanka, when her father suggested she meet with him to discuss potential real estate deals. The conversations that he recalls seem very realistic, as you can almost hear Trump’s voice saying these things. These early chapters set the tone, as Kushner certainly has a knack for telling an entertaining story.
Kushner continues to recall his experiences as he describes the Trump campaign, conflicts with Chris Christie (who had prosected Kushner’s father), early days of the Trump administration, and his family’s decision to leave their New York lives and move to DC to officially work in the administration. He describes conflicts with Steve Bannon, and early struggles with trying to manage important negotiations and Trump’s tweets at the same time. As the book goes on, Kushner covers his experiences with Trump and world leaders, while also including parts that describe his family life and personal thoughts. There are many different publicized events that you get to see from a slightly different perspective, as Kushner recalls conversations and interactions that were never made public.
Overall, I found this book to be informative, but also at times surprising and fascinating. I really enjoyed reading this more than I thought that I would, and it has certainly given me a slightly different perspective about Kushner, and some of the other people he mentions in the book. Again, I must stress that you do not have to agree with all of his politics to appreciate this window into the behind-the-scenes interactions at the highest levels of government. There are valuable insights here, and I hope that people can overcome the modern political tribalism and try to absorb the information provided by such a rare glimpse into this world.
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I didnt expect to enjoy a political report on the Trump administration but here we are. I found this book read more like a thriller than a political snooze fest or factional political propaganda.
Told from a true insider with a brilliant mind, a riveting story to tell and a humble attitude. I think you'll enjoy it .