True Gretch

What I've Learned About Life, Leadership, and Everything in Between

By: Gretchen Whitmer

Narrated by: Gretchen Whitmer

Length: 3 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's summary

From trailblazing Michigan governor and rising Democratic star Gretchen Whitmer comes an unconventionally honest, personal, and funny account of her remarkable life and career, full of insights that guided her through a global pandemic, showdowns with high-profile bullies, and even a kidnapping and assassination plot.

When Gretchen Whitmer was growing up, her beloved grandmother Nino taught her that you can always find something good in other people. “Even the meanest person might have pretty eyes,” she would say. Nino’s words persuaded Whitmer to look for the good in any person or situation—just one of many colorful personal experiences that have shaped her political vision. (And, as Whitmer writes, one that resonated more than another piece of advice her grandmother offered, to “never part your hair in the middle.”)

In this candid and inspiring book, Whitmer reveals the principles and instincts that have shaped her extraordinary career, from her early days as a lawyer and legislator and her 2018 election as governor of Michigan, to her bold and innovative actions as she led the state through a series of unprecedented crises. Her motto in politics, she writes, is to “get shit done.”

Whitmer shares the lessons in resilience that steered her through some of the most challenging events in Michigan’s history, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, a five-hundred-year flood, the rise of domestic terrorism, and the fierce fight to protect reproductive rights.

Along the way, she tells stories about the outsize characters in her family, her lifelong clumsy streak, the wild comments she’s heard on the campaign trail, her self-deprecating social media campaigns (including her star turn as a talking potato with lipstick), and the slyly funny tactics she deploys to neutralize her opponents.

Written with Whitmer’s trademark sense of humor and straight-shooting style, True Gretch is not only a compelling account of her remarkable journey, but also a blueprint for anyone who wants to make a difference in their community, their country, or the world. It is a testament to the power of humor, perseverance, and compassion in the face of darkness.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2024 Gretchen Whitmer (P)2024 Simon & Schuster Audio

It's SHARK WEEK MF

Great story line honoring her mother and grandmother. Always apologize and kindness goes a long way own your mess up

Candid and inspiring

Insightful account of her time as a governor and her personal challenges as a woman and a public figure.

A pretty decent politician autobiography

This was a pretty decent politician autobiography. Seemed short and quick. To the point with stories she told. Nothing was as expanded upon. She did have some funny things to say. I liked the audiobook had the accompanying PDF to show photos and things she spoke of.

Excellent listen!

Authenticity and PDFs are a great touch and make it so memorable! Excellent piece of work!

Honest and uncensored look into a good politician

I am hoping that we are going to get a chance to choose a new option for president in 2024. So I bought the book to learn more about Governor Whitmer. After listening to the book, I would be excited to vote for her as president. She is such a refreshing voice in the political world! I think she would be a great president!

Funny and inspiring

Oh the young women of today are so very lucky to have this book before they head out on their worldly adventures. Gretchen Whitmer is an inspiration to women, and men, everywhere. This was well written, well organized, and I’m so grateful to have heard it in her own voice. Worth twice as much as I paid.

Great Future

You need to get into future presidential primaries. I would vote for you. You are a very good person. I like your character and your view on life and leadership. Great job and great future.

Love that woman from Michigan!

Easy read. A personable story of a down to earth woman with a great outlook on life. Sprinkles of humor and humility.

My Kind of Woman

Love the honesty and humor. Needed a book like this amidst all the crap we are all going through right now.

Inspiring

This was an sharing of personal tributes and battles. Very inspiring to the real person that Gretchen is. I recommend this listen to all Michigan people and to all the negative people of how to be a positive leader!