"Valuable. Reid does a fine job. Find[s] real wisdom." - The Guardian "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 "Some books are perfect for their moment; others are written more with an eye toward standing the test of time. With The Man Who Sold America, Joy Reid has bridged that gap skillfully. Passionate, smart, and breathtakingly original, this book will explain how Trump happened to readers today and for years to come.
" - Michael Tomasky contributing opinion writer The New York Times editor Democracy: A Journal of Ideas and author of If We Can Keep It: How the Republic Collapsed and How It Might Be Saved "Passionate, smart, and breathtakingly original, The Man Who Sold America will explain Trump to readers for years to come." - Michael Tomasky, contributing opinion writer, The New York Times; editor, Democracy: A Journal of Ideas; and author of If We Can Keep It: How the Republic Collapsed and How It Might Be Saved "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, "New & Notable" "A shrewd analyst of current political trends, Reid offers fierce scrutiny of Trump's controversial performance and fresh insights into his potential legacy." - Booklist "Imagines a path beyond our current divisions. Passionate, well-intentioned and certain to draw approving nods from its audience. Reveals that the divisions after President Trump -- not just between critics and supporters but within the wide range of the opposition -- will multiply. Calls for a renewal of the American story." - Carlos Lozada Washington Post "Passionate, well-intentioned and certain to draw approving nods.
Imagines a path beyond our current divisions." - Carlos Lozada, Washington Post "An impassioned exposé of Donald Trump. In fiery prose, Reid delivers a well-researched narrative. A searing indictment." - Kirkus Reviews "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.