Breaking History by Jared Kushner

Synopsis: First hand account of a Real Estate professional moving to Washington, D.C. to serve as White House Senior Advisor to his father-in-law Donald J. Trump, the 45th President of the United States. 

Writing Style: Passionate. Commercial Literature. 

Pacing: Moderately FAST.

Personal Highlights: This memoir reads written with laypersons in mind. The chapters are concise and clear, and the pacing brisk and moving. Much is packed in this book; stories galore. The opening was easy to picture, beginning by quoting; "…one rule applies to both father-in-law and president; when your father-in-law asks for help there is only one answer. Yes." 

The humility and resilience it took a novice like Jared functioning at this level of government, running up and down WH halls navigating in-fighting, allegations, investigations and the likes, while negotiating trade deals, peace agreements, a crime bill, and responding to national emergencies... not excluding his likely greatest task; looking out for his father-in-law, is a sight I still cannot, not unsee. The visual alone, is what makes this memoir as genuine a read. 

New things I learned. I didn't know (other than Trump) Andrew Jackson was the only outsider president. I had to read the Morocco section twice. The USMCA and The Abraham Accords' deals may have been the highlights of this administration, and I better understand the passion behind the First Step crime bill and the pardons. 

Overall, there is a lot to this memoir. Not only does it provide insight into this administration and government in general, along with a lasting impression of Jared’s contributions, but it also leaves a linear view of his father-in-law’s management style and social customs. "Talk less, do more. Focus on what's important, ignore distractions. It is up to each of us to decide how we will use our time here on earth"; 'Breaking History' is simply a must. Highly recommended!