Ron DeSantis' pre-presidential memoir is a great look into his history as a veteran and politician, and into his legislative and executive politics. Of course, there are many negative reviews being posted criticizing his politics and the self-centered nature of this book, but I would argue that they are missing the point. If you don't like DeSantis' politics, then it should be obvious that this book is not for you. Much in the same way, I would be loath to read a book by President Biden or Michelle Obama.
Additionally, I'm not sure what else a reader would expect from a pre-presidential memoir but the politicians vision for America, and a presentation of achievements. I feel safe in my presumption that those who criticize DeSantis' The Courage to Be Free have no qualms with Obama's The Audacity of Hope, which he wrote leading up into the 2008 election. Memoirs such as these are a perfect way for literate people to get to know the politician they may vote for or against. Especially in the case of Barack Obama, who was a relatively unknown senator taking office in 2005, who gained much notoriety from his memoir in 2006, heading into the 2007 election. Look at how successful that memoir enabled him to be.
All in all, The Courage to Be Free is a well-written book that allows the American voter to make an informed decision based on more information than just partisanship, snap judgements, or attack ads. I can certainly see how voters on both sides of the political spectrum would take issue with DeSantis' politics. I find this memoir to be informative and perfect for making that issue an informed one.
I remember back when I first was old enough to vote. It was the 2012 election and my parents ensured that I educated myself on the presidential, congressional, and senatorial candidates before making the decision on who to vote for. I do hope that someday the average American voter gets back to that way of thinking. The prolificacy of social media, opinion shows, and political partisanship seem to have taken the place of informed decision-making when it comes to voting. Maybe people will realize that the people they vote for at both the legislative and executive levels have too much influence on their daily lives to be chosen based on anything other than broad research. This memoir is one tool out of many to facilitate that end.
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Got the audible version this morning. Verified, not like the 1 star reviews here. Learned more about this great man through this vehicle. As a Floridian transplant, we moved here because of DeSantis' policies. As hundreds of thousands of others have in the last 3 years. If youre a liberal, you will hate this book. If youre an always Trumper you will hate this book. If you have an analytical and fair mind and would like to know about the man who has turned Florida around, buy this. The man is an intellectual, as well as a common-sense conservative. Dont hesitate to get this book in any form. He will be our President if not sooner, then a bit later. Know who youre voting for or against, for that matter. Judge for yourself, not by CNN or MSLSD.
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