He may be the only Republican who can deny John McCain the nomination, and he may be the only Republican who can stop Hillary Clinton. He’s an incredibly successful businessman and a fiscal and social conservative who managed to win the governorship in one of the staunchest Democratic states in America. But Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney is also a devout Mormon—so what does that mean for the election of 2008?
In the first book on this intriguing candidate, Hugh Hewitt sets out to explain Romney, his faith, and the importance of that debate. Mixing exclusive interviews with the governor and candid conversations with some of the country’s leading Christian pastors and shrewdest political observers, this is a riveting look inside the most wide-open battle for the presidency since 1948.
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"Hugh Hewitt is a conservative talk show host and unabashedly pro-Romney, but the book would still be a good read for anyone interested in politics. The points made about him are valid. It probably won't convince any Hillary supporters to hop the fence, but it does make a strong case for him as both the best conservative among the top-tier GOP candidates and the strongest leader among the candidates in either party."
— Joseph (4 out of 5 stars)
“Hewitt is…astute about examining the ‘Mormon issue’ from a range of angles.”
— Washington Post“Hewitt’s enthusiasm is a bug any voter would want to catch.”
— New York Post“The portrait that emerges from Hewitt’s useful and fast-paced book is of Romney as a dedicated family man, an experienced manager, and a savvy politician.”
— City Journal“Hewitt is an agreeable…writer, wise enough to take detours (such as an edifying primer on Mormon history and thought) that stave off tedium…An efficient and effective exercise in political hagiography.”
— Publishers Weekly“Hewitt relies on exclusive interviews with the governor, his family, and closest associates, along with candid conversations with some of the country’s shrewdest political observers and…leaders to make a sober and thorough assessment of Romney’s viability as a Republican presidential nominee.”
— Conservative Book Club" great book, written by a non mormon "
— Chris, 2/7/2014" I feel I know the man a lot better. "
— Dee, 1/29/2014" Hugh Hewitt does an excellent job of giving Gov. Romney's background and why he should be our next president." "
— Jeremy, 1/23/2014" I thought Hewitt did a great job on this book. I think that it was interesting that in the beginning he states that he wasn't sure if he was going to vote for Romney when he was writing the book. However the book seems very pro Romney. I really enjoyed the book and how Hewitt explains things just incase the reader doesn't know everything about everything. "
— Anna, 1/15/2014" Yuk! The glowing praises of the author would make you think he's Mitt's father or brother because in Hugh Hewitt's estimation, Mitt does everything right-not. "
— Marlyn, 12/31/2013" Mitt Romney should have been the president-elect. "
— Roger, 12/17/2013" Good writing, amazing man. I would vote for Romney for President. "
— Kathy, 12/10/2013" I found this book very interesting! "
— Tiffany, 12/9/2013" Admittedly I was disappointed in some of the political manuevering that went on in the Primaries. However, this book persuaded me he could be a great president. Who really knows? I will likely read the resulting two candidates books in the coming months. "
— Andrew, 11/14/2013" Good to hear a bit more background about Mitt - even though it was written prior to the 2008 primaries, the info is still very fitting. "
— Renee, 11/14/2013" Interesting political book. Doesn't really say much about Mormonism but talks a lot about Romney's pursuit of the White House. Interesting political insights. "
— Lynnette, 10/28/2013" So Hewitt may present a one-sided view, but who can't be amazed my Mitt's career and his one-of-a-kind competency and fixing organizations? "
— John, 10/8/2012" I read this book during the Republican Primaries and learned a great deal about Mitt Romney and the great good he would do as President. Sadly, however, that is not to be. "
— Linda, 9/15/2012" A positive, uplifting book about a brilliant, ingenious businessman. It was fascinating to read of all the ways he improved Massachusetts and the Winter Olympics Committee without spending or wasting more money or resources. An inspiring story told with the flare of Hewitt. "
— Melinda, 9/3/2012" This was pretty hilarious without meaning to be because I'm LDS myself. The author is not LDS but is respecful. It was a smart way of detailing how Mitt Romney lost his bid for president mostly because of his religion. "
— Chelsea, 7/21/2012" I loved this book. I thought he did a great job of telling it like it is and treated Mormonism very fairly. "
— Bonnie, 6/7/2012" I never knew Mitt was such a genius. Great book. "
— Anne, 12/23/2011" It's a good book but it was written prior to the last election so there Is some outdated debate about Giuliani and McCain etc. I enjoyed the chapters about his family and Mormons and how others think it will affect America. "
— Erin, 5/26/2011" I found this book very interesting! "
— Tiffany, 3/20/2011" Some interesting insights on how non Mormons view Romney. Thoughtful responses to critics tough questions. "
— Craig, 2/19/2011" Very informative book into the what he needs to do and not do to get into office. I thought a very unbiased approach and an eye opener as to have naive people are. I learned alot about hims an dhis background. What a well rounded well versed man. "
— mom2wah, 3/14/2010" ALL my wives are voting for Romney! <br/> <br/>We can't say that we haven't been warned about this cultist fraud, with his roots in bigotry and racism. "
— Budd, 11/23/2009" A positive, uplifting book about a brilliant, ingenious businessman. It was fascinating to read of all the ways he improved Massachusetts and the Winter Olympics Committee without spending or wasting more money or resources. An inspiring story told with the flare of Hewitt. "
— Melinda, 8/28/2009" Mitt Romney should have been the president-elect. "
— Roger, 11/8/2008" Good writing, amazing man. I would vote for Romney for President. "
— Kathy, 9/22/2008" I loved this book. I thought he did a great job of telling it like it is and treated Mormonism very fairly. "
— Bonnie, 8/27/2008" I did a lot of campaigning for Mitt Romney and this book helped me to get to know who he is and what he stands for on a less superficial level. It was a fascinating read and I would recommend it. Who knows, he might be the VP running mate! :) "
— Jessie, 7/7/2008" We picked the wrong guy. "
— Paul, 6/17/2008" Admittedly I was disappointed in some of the political manuevering that went on in the Primaries. However, this book persuaded me he could be a great president. Who really knows? I will likely read the resulting two candidates books in the coming months. "
— Andrew, 5/27/2008Hugh Hewitt is the host of a nationally syndicated radio show heard in more than seventy cities. He is also a professor of constitutional law at Chapman University Law School. A former aide to Richard Nixon and a Reagan administration appointee, he is the author of six books, including the New York Times bestseller If It’s Not Close, They Can’t Cheat.
Lloyd James (a.k.a. Sean Pratt) has been a working professional actor in theater, film, television, and voice-overs for more than thirty years. He has narrated over one thousand audiobooks and won numerous Earphones Awards and nominations for the Audie Award and the Voice Arts Award. He holds a BFA degree in acting from Santa Fe University, New Mexico.