Let Me Finish

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie recounts his rise in politics and complex relationship with Donald Trump's inner circle in this 2019 memoir. The book covers Christie's early career as a U.S. Attorney, his time as governor, and his pivotal role in Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. Christie provides an insider perspective on the Trump campaign's operations and chronicles the dramatic shifts in political alliances that defined the period. His narrative focuses on key interactions with figures like Jared Kushner, Steve Bannon, and Trump himself, detailing both public events and private conversations. The book examines themes of loyalty, power dynamics, and the evolution of American political culture in the modern era. It presents a window into how personal relationships and behind-the-scenes negotiations shape major political decisions.

Readers found the book provided insider perspective on Trump's 2016 campaign and transition team, though many noted Christie's tendency toward self-promotion and score-settling. Liked: - Detailed accounts of campaign dynamics and internal conflicts - Clear writing style and pacing - Behind-the-scenes look at Trump's decision-making - Candid observations about political figures Disliked: - Defensive tone about Bridgegate scandal - Too much focus on justifying Christie's own actions - Limited insight beyond what was already public - Repetitive complaints about Jared Kushner "He spends more time defending himself than revealing anything new," noted one Amazon reviewer. Multiple readers commented that Christie "plays the victim card" throughout. Ratings: Goodreads: 3.7/5 (2,100+ ratings) Amazon: 4.3/5 (1,300+ ratings) Barnes & Noble: 3.5/5 (200+ ratings) Most critical reviews center on Christie's perceived self-serving narrative, while positive reviews praise the firsthand campaign details.

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🔷 The book's title "Let Me Finish" reflects Christie's frustration during the 2016 Republican primary debates, where he often struggled to complete his responses due to interruptions. 🔷 Chris Christie was the first member of his family to graduate from college, attending the University of Delaware before earning his law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law. 🔷 Co-author Ellis Henican is an accomplished columnist who has collaborated on multiple New York Times bestsellers, including books with NASCAR legend Michael Waltrip and NFL coach Sean Payne. 🔷 Despite their later conflicts, Christie was the first major establishment Republican to endorse Donald Trump's presidential campaign in 2016, doing so just weeks after ending his own bid. 🔷 The book reached #8 on The New York Times Best Seller list for hardcover nonfiction shortly after its release in January 2019.