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The Obama White House staff invites us behind-the-scenes of history for a deeply personal and moving look at the presidency and how the president’s staff can change the nation

“West Wingers is exceptional. . . . We have so much to learn from these stories.” —President Biden

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1 author picked West Wingers as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Many of us love the idealism of The West Wing. It’s often been said that one of the things that sets it apart from other shows–and from our more cynical age–is that it’s a show about passionate, (mostly) good people who are (mostly) effective at their jobs.

This anthology of essays by Obama staffers captures some of that same spirit: each of them writes about their path to the White House, the difference they made there, and the issues they fought for, and it demonstrates the life-changing, positive impact that individuals’ devotion to public service can have on all…

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