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Yes We (Still) Can: Politics in the Age of Obama, Twitter, and Trump Hardcover – June 19, 2018

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From Obama's former communications director and current co-host of Pod Save America comes a colorful account of how politics, the media, and the Internet changed during the Obama presidency and how Democrats can fight back in the Trump era.

On November 9th, 2016, Dan Pfeiffer woke up like most of the world wondering WTF just happened. How had Donald Trump won the White House? How was it that a decent and thoughtful president had been succeeded by a buffoonish reality star, and what do we do now?

Instead of throwing away his phone and moving to another country (which were his first and second thoughts), Pfeiffer decided to tell this surreal story, recounting how Barack Obama navigated the insane political forces that created Trump, explaining why everyone got 2016 wrong, and offering a path for where Democrats go from here.

Pfeiffer was one of Obama's first hires when he decided to run for president, and was at his side through two presidential campaigns and six years in the White House. Using never-before-heard stories and behind-the-scenes anecdotes, Yes We (Still) Can examines how Obama succeeded despite Twitter trolls, Fox News (and their fake news), and a Republican Party that lost its collective mind.

An irreverent, no-BS take on the crazy politics of our time, Yes We (Still) Can is a must-read for everyone who is disturbed by Trump, misses Obama, and is marching, calling, and hoping for a better future for the country.
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"Dan is one of the most brilliant observers of politics and media in America, and he's never lost faith in the idea that activism and public service are noble, worthwhile pursuits -- especially for young people who want to make a difference. We learned a lot from YES WE (STILL) CAN, and we literally host a show with the guy every week. In other words, we're annoyed that he saved the best stuff for the book."―Pod Save America cohosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor

"I love YES WE (STILL) CAN for many reasons, but most importantly because you will all get to know and learn from the best bro I know. Dan Pfeiffer's wit, brain, charm, humor, and compassion make him a formidable storyteller, the best colleague, and an even better friend. Also without him, I never would have learned how to tweet. Seriously."―Alyssa Mastromonaco, New York Times bestselling author of Who Thought This Was a Good Idea?

"YES WE (STILL) CAN captures the lessons of Yes We Did during the Obama years and offers clear lessons for why 2016 happened, and how progressives must adapt to win again."―p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica}David Plouffe, former campaign manager and White House senior advisor to President Obama

"In YES WE (STILL) CAN, Dan Pfeiffer has found a way to be nostalgic for the past while still motivating you in the present. Come for the uplifting stories about his journey with President Obama, stay for the honest (and optimistic) outlook on how Democrats can get their groove back and end the Trump era. A must-read for anyone who has asked the question: "'Now what do we do?'"―Jason Kander, host of Majority 54 and president of Let America Vote

"Amusing and insightful. This is a nostalgic and hopeful must-read for everyone who is unnerved by Trump, misses Obama, and is and determined to fight for a better future for the country."―Esquire

"A nostalgic look back and hopeful look forward."―Kirkus

"An entertaining work of memoir-cum-political strategy...Those who share Pfeiffer's admiration of Obama...will love both the chatty insider anecdotes and the advice."―Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Dan Pfeiffer is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Yes We (Still) Can and a cohost on Pod Save America. One of Barack Obama's longest serving advisors, he was White House director of communications under President Obama (2009-2013) and senior advisor to the president (2013-2015). He currently lives in the Bay Area with his wife, Howli, and their daughter, Kyla.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Twelve
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 19, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1538711710
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1538711712
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1 x 9 inches
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Customers find the book insightful and well-written, with meaningful anecdotes and a conversational style that makes it easy to read. They appreciate its humor, particularly the footnotes that make them laugh, and its intelligence, with one customer noting its extensive knowledge of history and world stage. Customers consider it a crucial read for those interested in politics, and one review highlights its detailed look into the Obama White House. The book evokes strong emotions, with customers mentioning it brought tears to their eyes.

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76 customers mention "Insight"73 positive3 negative

Customers find the book insightful and compelling, praising its meaningful anecdotes and great storytelling.

"...First, it's funny. Two, it shows the human (and funny and insightful) side of President Obama...." Read more

"...I loved the insider stories about life on the Obama campaigns and administration. But more importantly, this book is very forward looking...." Read more

"...Lots of good information and stories. My only negative is that it jumped back and forth a few times...." Read more

"...The book is motivating and inspiring, and chock-full of fun anecdotes that attest to the brilliance and integrity of Obama and his team...." Read more

69 customers mention "Readability"69 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well written and easy to read, with one customer noting it reads like a friendly conversation.

"Loved this book. I'm a longtime Friend of the Pod but was still pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this. First, it's funny...." Read more

"...I cruised through this book, enjoyed every page, and left feeling more hopeful than ever for our country." Read more

"So well written, I nearly cried at the end of the last three chapters...." Read more

"...Additionally, the way it is written makes it easy to follow, and makes you want to finish reading this quickly to better understand what it will..." Read more

42 customers mention "Humor"42 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, particularly its footnotes and conversational style.

"...First, it's funny. Two, it shows the human (and funny and insightful) side of President Obama...." Read more

"...is a hard pill to swallow, but Dan Pfeiffer at least gives a really funny and digestible personal account of how we got here...." Read more

"...And the footnotes on each page? Super-hilarious. I thoroughly enjoyed the mild snarkiness, but the book is so much more than that...." Read more

"...dreads the current administration, I found this book to be inspiring, funny, and most importantly, a motivation to believe that “we still can.”..." Read more

27 customers mention "Intelligence"27 positive0 negative

Customers praise the book's intelligence, finding it informative and insightful, with one customer highlighting its knowledge of history and the world stage.

"...Lots of good information and stories. My only negative is that it jumped back and forth a few times...." Read more

"...swallow, but Dan Pfeiffer at least gives a really funny and digestible personal account of how we got here...." Read more

"...This book is a thoughtful reflection and analysis of so much of our political landscape...." Read more

"...aside from his wicked sense of humor, is the way he works hard to explain why everyone (including him!)..." Read more

21 customers mention "Political insight"21 positive0 negative

Customers find the book provides valuable political insights, with one customer noting it offers crucial perspectives on the Obama era, while another mentions it serves as a must-read ahead of the 2020 general election.

"...Two, it shows the human (and funny and insightful) side of President Obama...." Read more

"...of democracy of all stripes can take action and succeed in this political and media environment...." Read more

"This was a good book based on the Obama years and the immediate changes afterwards by someone who was there. Lots of good information and stories...." Read more

"...These guys have a combination of political savvy and millenial viewpoint that are a refreshing change from the tomes that are churned by the “same..." Read more

15 customers mention "Perspective"15 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's perspective, describing it as wonderful and illuminating, with one customer noting it offers a realistic view of the Obama White House.

"...Dan Pfeiffer presents an optimistic and insightful vision for how left-leaning citizens and defenders of democracy of all stripes can take action..." Read more

"...on the (d)evolution of media in the past decade are canny and illuminating, also extremely depressing and worrisome...." Read more

"...This book is a thoughtful reflection and analysis of so much of our political landscape...." Read more

"This book provided a ton of.clarity on this miffed up world. An in depth look into the newest version of the Camelot world we used to live in...." Read more

5 customers mention "Heartfelt content"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartfelt, with several mentioning it brought tears to their eyes, and one describing it as a great uplifting read.

"...The book brought tears to my eyes and reminded me how much I miss President Barack Obama...." Read more

"I laughed and cried through this entire book (even on an international flight... thanks for that btw). You give me hope for the future!..." Read more

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Reads like a friendly conversation, sort of like sitting at Pfeiffer’s kitchen table and listening to him offer his perspective on the last decade of his life. Offers personal anecdotes of the Obama presidency that will have you laughing, reminiscing, nostalgic, and hopeful. (The footnotes have my heart)
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  • Christine
    5.0 out of 5 stars There is still hope
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2018
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    Loved this book. I'm a longtime Friend of the Pod but was still pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this. First, it's funny. Two, it shows the human (and funny and insightful) side of President Obama. Three, I've been really curious about how people end up working at the White House. In another life, I would love to have been Dan. Some of the lessons he learned (perhaps being overprotective of "the boss") are things I've also experienced, though not in politics. And, finally, I appreciate the thought Dan has given to why we are in a Trump world and how we can move on from a highly discouraging situation. He gives me some hope. Highly recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of Obama or is interested in a career in politics (no matter which party).
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  • Fam5
    5.0 out of 5 stars Smart, Funny, and Hopeful
    Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2018
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    If the 2016 election and the Trump presidency have diminished your faith in humanity, this is a book that you need to read. I loved the insider stories about life on the Obama campaigns and administration. But more importantly, this book is very forward looking. Dan Pfeiffer presents an optimistic and insightful vision for how left-leaning citizens and defenders of democracy of all stripes can take action and succeed in this political and media environment. I cruised through this book, enjoyed every page, and left feeling more hopeful than ever for our country.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Good book about the Obama Years
    Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2021
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    This was a good book based on the Obama years and the immediate changes afterwards by someone who was there. Lots of good information and stories. My only negative is that it jumped back and forth a few times. I recommend to anyone interested in Obama as President
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  • Victoria S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Yes We (F*%&ing) Will
    Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2018
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    Our current political reality is a hard pill to swallow, but Dan Pfeiffer at least gives a really funny and digestible personal account of how we got here. The book is motivating and inspiring, and chock-full of fun anecdotes that attest to the brilliance and integrity of Obama and his team.

    The observations on the (d)evolution of media in the past decade are canny and illuminating, also extremely depressing and worrisome. How can progressive activism best be paired with savvy communications to rise above the overflowing sewer of fake news and right-wing propaganda? While there are no easy solutions, it's at least encouraging to have an insider's view of the landscape and opportunities for change.

    Do you love reading smart-a**, caustic takedowns of the shameful swarm of low-rent racists and criminals leading the GOP?
    Are you an energetic progressive in need of validation and peer support for your ceaseless activism and packed protest schedule?
    Do you love to laugh while secretly crying inside and seething at the tragedy of modern American politics?
    Read this book!
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  • brianknoxphoto
    5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite book of the past three years.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2018
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    So well written, I nearly cried at the end of the last three chapters. I read about a book a month and this is easily my favorite book of the past three years.

    Dan has hit the absolute perfect balance of storytelling, catharsis, hope and humor.
    The whole way through, I felt like I had just won an argument with an enemy and gotten high-fives and hugs from all the smartest onlookers.
    And the footnotes on each page? Super-hilarious.

    I thoroughly enjoyed the mild snarkiness, but the book is so much more than that. It's an unvarnished inside look into the 2008 campaign, the rigorous eight years of high-stress governing, and the strange election of 2016. Dan's observations are consistently astute and entertaining.

    If you voted for Barack or like Pod Save America even a little bit, you do not want to miss this!
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  • Frank
    5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting accounts from an Obama campaign/presidency insider
    Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2019
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    I just finished reading this book. As an American who dreads the current administration, I found this book to be inspiring, funny, and most importantly, a motivation to believe that “we still can.” At the end of the day, it’s easy to forget that there were many people with their stories to share about working with the greatest President of our time. I liked reading his accounts during the various challenging times during Obama’s presidency. Additionally, the way it is written makes it easy to follow, and makes you want to finish reading this quickly to better understand what it will take for Democrats to win again. I highly recommend this book!
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  • Sheri Boone
    5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, inspirational
    Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2018
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    Funny, inspirational, so readable, but most of all hopeful; I found Dan's book to be extremely well written and engaging. This book is a thoughtful reflection and analysis of so much of our political landscape.
    As one of the many Baby Boomer fans of all the guys at Pod Save America, I'm cheering for this book's success. It's a must-read for everyone, and I'm telling all my friends.
    Thank you, Dan Pfeiffer! Keep doing your excellent work that is a true service to our country!
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  • Rebecca Pearce
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hope in a dark world
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 4, 2018
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    Dan Pfeiffer.
    Okay I'll admit it. I had no idea who he was before I started listening to Pod Save America. Being a Brit I had never heard of Keeping It 1600 and I can't remember how but I could myself listening to PSA episode 1 and loved it. The irreverent humour, the passion, the rage, the high level of debate... It felt like I was listening to a podcast that the characters of The West Wing might have created and I was in love.

    I pre-ordered this book as soon as they started flogging it on the show having no idea if I would enjoy it. I was non disappointed. Dan on paper is like Dan on the show. The story telling on this pages about his time with Obama and how to create the same hope and change now is perfect. He made me laugh out loud and at several points get very choked up. His very eloquent and intelligent observations on what went wrong and how to fix it prove that there is a world class political mind in there that should be listened to, and, boy, I hope someone does.
    Also, I have a new respect for the humble footnote now.
    Thank you for giving me hope again.
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  • dad
    5.0 out of 5 stars Empfehlenswert
    Reviewed in Germany on November 8, 2019
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    Gutes Buch mit interessanten und auch persönlichen Einblicken in das Leben im Weißen Haus. Freu mich schon auf das zweite Buch von Dan Pfeiffer
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous
    Reviewed in Australia on October 22, 2018
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    Thanx Dan, reading this is just like hearing your voice on the pod. Fast paced but clear and very funny.
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  • Jason Dupuis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in Canada on February 1, 2021
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    Obama alumni details American political machinery in entertaining read. Definitely worth picking up. Informative and funny, makes for an easy read.
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  • Ursula Hovey
    5.0 out of 5 stars ... down into the american history as one of the best President; but for the GOP he could have ...
    Reviewed in Canada on July 18, 2018
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    Dan Pfeiffer's book gives a delightful insight into the Obamas presidency and profile of the man who in my estimation
    will go down into the american history as one of the best President; but for the GOP he could have accomplished so much more.
    The world lost a great Leader.
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