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Who Thought This Was a Good Idea?: And Other Questions You Should Have Answers to When You Work in the White House

Lauren Oyler, Alyssa Mastromonaco
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Who Thought This Was a Good Idea?: And Other Questions You Should Have Answers to When You Work in the White House

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2017

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Lauren Oyler, Alyssa Mastromonaco

Who Thought This Was a Good Idea?: And Other Questions You Should Have Answers to When You Work in the White House

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

244

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Washington, D.C. • 2000s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Who Thought This Was a Good Idea?: And Other Questions You Should Have Answers to When You Work in the White House by Lauren Oyler and Alyssa Mastromonaco offers a behind-the-scenes look at Mastromonaco's experiences working in the White House, detailing challenges, humorous moments, and key lessons learned during her tenure in U.S. politics.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

24,502 ratings

72%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews for Who Thought This Was a Good Idea?: And Other Questions You Should Have Answers to When You Work in the White House by Lauren Oyler and Alyssa Mastromonaco praise it for its engaging and humorous take on White House experiences. Critics appreciate Mastromonaco's candid storytelling but note occasional lack of depth in political analysis. Overall, it's an entertaining read for political memoir enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Who Thought This Was a Good Idea?: And Other Questions You Should Have Answers to When You Work in the White House?

Readers who enjoyed Bossypants by Tina Fey and Yes Please by Amy Poehler will relish Who Thought This Was a Good Idea?: And Other Questions You Should Have Answers to When You Work in the White House by Lauren Oyler and Alyssa Mastromonaco. Ideal for those fascinated by political memoirs, humor, and behind-the-scenes stories.

4.1

24,502 ratings

72%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

244

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Washington, D.C. • 2000s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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