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The Art of Her Deal: The Untold Story of Melania Trump Hardcover – June 16, 2020

by Mary Jordan (Author)
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 2,488 ratings
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This revelatory biography of Melania Trump from Pulitzer Prize–winning Washington Post reporter Mary Jordan “deftly, and without agenda, decodes Melania [Trump]” (NBC News) who is far more influential in the White House than most people realize.

Based on interviews with more than one hundred people in five countries, The Art of Her Deal: The Untold Story of Melania Trump draws an unprecedented portrait of the first lady. While her public image is of an aloof woman floating above the political gamesmanship of Washington, behind the scenes Melania Trump is not only part of President Trump’s inner circle, but for some key decisions she has been his single most influential adviser.

Throughout her public life, Melania Trump has purposefully worked to remain mysterious. With the help of key people speaking publicly for the first time and never-before-seen documents and tapes, The Art of Her Deal looks beyond the surface image to find a determined immigrant and the life she had before she met Donald Trump. Mary Jordan traces Melania’s journey from Slovenia, where her family stood out for their nonconformity, to her days as a fledgling model known for steering clear of the industry’s hard-partying scene, to a tiny living space in Manhattan she shared platonically with a male photographer, to the long, complicated dating dance that finally resulted in her marriage to Trump. Jordan documents Melania’s key role in Trump’s political life before and at the White House, and shows why he trusts her instincts above all.

The picture of Melania Trump that emerges in The Art of Her Deal is one of a woman who is savvy, steely, ambitious, deliberate, and who plays the long game. And while it is her husband who became famous for the phrase “the art of the deal,” it is she who has consistently used her leverage to get exactly what she wants. This is the story of the art of her deal.
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  1. Print length
    352 pages
  2. Language
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    Simon & Schuster
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    June 16, 2020
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    1.14 x 6.3 x 9.29 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1982113405
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1982113407
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Customers find the book well-researched and detailed. They describe it as an interesting read with a thoughtful, objective author. However, some readers feel the content lacks depth and insights, and the ending is abrupt. Opinions differ on the writing style - some find it easy to read and engaging, while others consider it poorly written and brittle.

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46 customers mention "Research quality"42 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the book's research. They find it well-researched and detailed, providing interesting insights into Melania Trump and her background. The writing style is engaging and the narrative is described as fascinating.

"This book that Melania Trump published is very interesting and I find it very good to read it arrive perfect good condition very neat and he was a..." Read more

"...While the author’s research is solid and writing style engaging, there is simply little information that exists about Melania and few people to..." Read more

"An extremely well researched , well documented examination of Melania Trump’s life ...." Read more

"...describe an ambitious and very beautiful woman who also happened to be smart and focused. Frankly she presents a positive image of a modern woman...." Read more

37 customers mention "Readability"37 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging and well-written. They appreciate the author's straightforward approach and clear portrayal of Melania Trump.

"...that Melania Trump published is very interesting and I find it very good to read it arrive perfect good condition very neat and he was a new book" Read more

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"...The facts describe an ambitious and very beautiful woman who also happened to be smart and focused...." Read more

"...who she really is than I have already read in other books, but the theme is clear: Melania does not want to be known by anyone...." Read more

20 customers mention "Author"20 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the author's thoughtful and objective writing style. They find the book easy to read, with a dogged approach to digging out hidden facts. Readers praise the author's dedication and honesty in sticking to the facts without embellishment.

"Melania Trump is an extremely disciplined and private person who is very much in control of her and her young son's life. I admire her for this...." Read more

"...This is smart woman with a keen mind and very much an equal partner. Interesting perspective on a very private woman." Read more

"...I think she is amazing in her dedication. Is that the family life I would like? No. But the self confidence she has is one of her best virtues...." Read more

"...She is an intelligent woman who has overcome great hurdles and could achieve much more with her "Be Best" platform if given the opportunity!" Read more

34 customers mention "Writing style"23 positive11 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing style. Some find it well-written and easy to read, with an objective approach. Others feel the book is poorly written, brittle, and hard to read at times. The writing seems uninspired and lacks creativity, making it difficult to understand at times.

"...reported in the publicity prior to this book’s release, but it’s a quick read and there are a few other interesting nuggets—good for plane ride or..." Read more

"...The book is copiously footnoted, balanced, and well-written -- the author does a good job of researching her subject...." Read more

"...It reads like a brittle documentary , even newspaper announcements would be more exciting...." Read more

"...I admire their courage and perseverance. This book was/is very well written, and I feel is fair and appears to be accurate." Read more

10 customers mention "Insight"5 positive5 negative

Customers have different views on the book's insight into the First Lady. Some find it insightful and a true representation of her life. Others feel there is little information about her personality, and the book points out a disconnect between what she says and what she does.

"...The pictures were good, though, and while reading the book, I was also able to Google the different ads and events talked about, and find the photos..." Read more

"...solid and writing style engaging, there is simply little information that exists about Melania and few people to interview...." Read more

"Mary Jordan’s thoughtful and insightful portrait of the First Lady is a must read...." Read more

"...But it's obvious Melania is aloof, keeps to herself, and is obligated to participate in family gatherings." Read more

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Customers find the book uninteresting and a waste of money. They describe it as shallow, lacking in information, and lacking personality.

"...I admire her for this. The only problem is that it makes for a somewhat boring read." Read more

"...But ultimately, it's just not that interesting, which is fitting because honestly, Melania isn't that interesting either." Read more

"...This was a waste of money, because I was so excited to learn about Melania and Mary with her underlying tone just ruined everything...." Read more

"...Ok read but not worth the money. Boltons will probably be much more substantive." Read more

4 customers mention "Revealing content"0 positive4 negative

Customers find the book shallow and lacking depth. They find it lacks details and insights.

"Don't bother. Nothing revealing. A shallow biography. It must be a heck of a pre-nupt...." Read more

"The book is anodyne, no details offered. Just what you've already read other places. Doesn't really go into detail, like Kitty Kelley's Jackie Oh." Read more

"shallow, mainly fluff - no scoop, no info that we don't already know about Melania Trump...." Read more

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3 customers mention "Abrupt ending"0 positive3 negative

Customers are unhappy with the abrupt ending of the book. They say it ends with a whimper, despite the author's research.

"The author provides insights into the first family. Although the book ends abruptle6, the author did a great job in researching the background...." Read more

"...to 100% finished, showed this book at 59% when ... bam ... it ended with a whimper. So I suppose on the plus side it’s a super quick read!..." Read more

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An exceptionally well-researched and fascinating book about Melania Trump
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An exceptionally well-researched and fascinating book about Melania Trump
Mary Jordan's book is well-researched with detailed that belies the idea that Melania needs to be released from the circumstances in which she finds herself. Ms. Jordan deftly gives credit where it is due to Melania's tenacious spirit and readers come away understanding that The Donald and Melania are very much alike. They have few friends, crave celebrity status, and ruthlessly walk away from their past including friends and business associates. We may never know why Melania wore that jacket on her trip to see children in detention camps who were separated from their parents. But we know it was an intentional choice by an intelligent and strategic woman.
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  • Anonymous
    5.0 out of 5 stars The art of her deal
    Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2024
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    This book that Melania Trump published is very interesting and I find it very good to read it arrive perfect good condition very neat and he was a new book
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  • DCD
    3.0 out of 5 stars Boring?
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2020
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    Melania Trump is an extremely disciplined and private person who is very much in control of her and her young son's life. I admire her for this. The only problem is that it makes for a somewhat boring read.
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  • Baker
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2024
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    For personal read
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  • klaw1502
    4.0 out of 5 stars melania
    Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2024
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    limited information but based on what Melania would permit
    she really is a lot like her husband
    6 people found this helpful
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  • Julie Linker
    5.0 out of 5 stars Concise & engaging
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2020
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    The clever title & credentials of the author prompted me to purchase this book, despite having no particular interest in Melania Trump, aside from her wardrobe.

    While the author’s research is solid and writing style engaging, there is simply little information that exists about Melania and few people to interview.

    The picture of Melania that emerges in this book is basically of a disciplined woman with little interest in others outside her immediate family. That’s not so different than a lot of people, but what sets Melania apart is her refusal to even go through the motions of pretending otherwise, which is a disturbing trait for a U.S. First Lady.

    Most of the “juicy” tidbits (eg the renegotiated prenup) have been reported in the publicity prior to this book’s release, but it’s a quick read and there are a few other interesting nuggets—good for plane ride or the like.
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  • barbie doll
    1.0 out of 5 stars DO NOT BUY
    Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2024
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    Scam. The author paid off the help to report garbage.
    9 people found this helpful
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  • Bebop Jim
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book - Melania Is As Advertised
    Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2020
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    An extremely well researched , well documented examination of Melania Trump’s life . She wanted more than her native Slovenia had to offer .. Once she landed in NYC, able to stay on a tourist visa and work illegally as a catalogue model , there was no turning back . She hooked a middle aged rich guy who stalked young models . Her will proved stronger then his and he married her. Her husband , Donald Trump was a reality TV star who decided to run for the presidency of the US . The rest is history . Melania has proven to be an enabler . Trump lies and she swears to it most of the time - but not all the time . A great read .
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  • Cinnamon
    2.0 out of 5 stars I am so bored!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2023
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    I have , exercising some patience, read to page 130 now and am seriously tempted to disregard the rest! Maybe if you are a fan of supermodels and celebrity gossip you might find this interesting. But then , after all the research the author did for this, including talking to people who knew Melania decades ago in her little hometown , to write up all that information in the form of something like “ …and then on such and such day Melania went with Soandso to a party in such and such place, and models X, Y and Z were there too. We are not sure whether the party was organized by this one or that one because…” is boring in the extreme . It all rings so hollow and devoid of feeling, depth as well as meaning. Makes me wonder whether Melania is just so boring and shallow a person or whether the author is someone devoid of passion and zest for life. It reads like a brittle documentary , even newspaper announcements would be more exciting.
    Is it worth my time to go on reading ? I hear that a significant part towards the end is just photos and data. I hope it’s at least photos of Melania and the other people who appear in this book and not of the author and her family , like in that other book I read, “Melania and me” which is poorly written in a very different way, gushy and sentimental . Anyway, Melania seems to successfully elude everyone who tries to know her and coldly dumps friends of the past. I am now wondering if she is autistic too, like I suspect, Trump probably is. They found each other and seem to get along well. According to this book, their marriage is very happy even if they live in separate rooms and don’t spend much time together ( just one more fact that feels like , a very substantial part of the story has been deliberately left out . )
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  • Lise Januszewski
    5.0 out of 5 stars a must read. I like president Trump and enigmatic wife.
    Reviewed in Canada on July 8, 2020
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    a must read to getting to know this brave and strong person who adapts well to the present moment and loves her man and her son. Read this 300 pages in 6 hours. thanks.
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  • Amazon Kunde
    5.0 out of 5 stars Melania Trump
    Reviewed in Germany on August 23, 2020
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    Dieses Buch hat mir sehr gut gefallen! Die Autorin hat sich sehr um Objektivität bemüht - weder fällt sie über Frau Trump her oder beschönigt etwas, schildert genauso auch ihre positiven Seiten. Ein guter Einblick in das Leben dieser Frau, die ja nicht viel von sich Preis gibt!
    Das Englisch, das die Autorin verwendet, ist sehr gut zu lesen, alles leicht verständlich.
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  • Shree
    4.0 out of 5 stars 4 stars not for the book but for Melania Trump herself.
    Reviewed in India on July 14, 2020
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    Very well researched for sure. I hated Her in 2016 thanks to the negative media coverage... but now I love her... She is Amazing... Just like a Queen.. Purchased this book to know more abt her.. Melania is pure grace, and elegance... Book Gives some history which we don't know are true ...Nonetheless it portrays her as the Independent Ambitions Thick Skin Strategic person that she is... !!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very thorough and perfectly referenced
    Reviewed in Australia on December 6, 2020
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    I think this book deserves five stars. I would have preferred it if it was completely temporally-contiguous. Unlike some other reviews, i found plenty of info that i had not known before. This book reads more like a biography of her. For psychological insight that you can extrapolate, i would recommend the book by Stephanie Winston wolkoff
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  • Sylvain Carrier
    3.0 out of 5 stars Livre écrit par une auteur démocrate.
    Reviewed in Canada on May 25, 2024
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    Lecture.
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