So Help Me God

So Help Me God is Mike Pence's memoir chronicling his path from Indiana congressman to Vice President of the United States. The book covers his time in the Trump administration and the events leading up to January 6, 2021. Pence recounts his upbringing in Columbus, Indiana and his journey through law school, radio broadcasting, and state politics. He details the key decisions and turning points that shaped his political career and religious faith. The narrative follows his selection as Donald Trump's running mate and their four years in office together, including major policy initiatives and crisis moments. The book culminates with Pence's perspective on the 2020 election and its aftermath. This memoir examines themes of faith, duty, and constitutional principle in American politics. The text presents Pence's views on the balance between personal religious conviction and public service, while documenting a consequential period in U.S. history.

Readers view this memoir through their political lens - supporters appreciate Pence's behind-the-scenes account of the Trump administration while critics find it self-serving. Readers who rated it positively note: - Clear writing style and engaging storytelling - Details about his Christian faith and family life - Insights into key policy decisions and meetings - His perspective on January 6th events Common criticisms: - Too much focus on religious beliefs - Defensive tone regarding Trump relationship - Lacks depth on certain controversial moments - Repetitive mentions of his humble Indiana roots Ratings across platforms: Goodreads: 3.7/5 (2,100+ ratings) Amazon: 4.6/5 (5,800+ ratings) Barnes & Noble: 4.5/5 (400+ ratings) One reader noted: "Pence explains his positions well but never truly addresses the elephant in the room about his relationship with Trump." Another wrote: "The constant religious references feel like pandering rather than authentic sharing."

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📚 Mike Pence wrote this memoir while living in a $1.93 million home in Carmel, Indiana, which he purchased after leaving office as Vice President. 🗣️ The book's title "So Help Me God" comes from the Vice Presidential oath of office, which Pence took twice - first in 2017 with Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas administering the oath. 📝 Much of the book was written by collaborator Craig Fehrman, an Indiana-based journalist who previously wrote "Author in Chief," a book about presidential writings. ⚖️ The memoir reveals that during the January 6 Capitol riot, Pence refused to get into a Secret Service vehicle, fearing they would prevent him from returning to certify the election results. 📖 The book debuted at #11 on the New York Times bestseller list and became Simon & Schuster's top-selling political book of 2022, despite facing significant pushback from both Trump supporters and critics.