Trust

America's Best Chance

By: Pete Buttigieg

Narrated by: Pete Buttigieg

Length: 4 hrs and 46 mins

Publisher's summary

Pete Buttigieg demonstrates how a breakdown of trust is central to our nation’s current predicament - and how our future depends on finding ways to instill confidence in the American project, and in each other.

Trust is the essential foundation of America’s democracy, asserts Pete Buttigieg, former presidential candidate and best-selling author of Shortest Way Home. In a century shaped by terrorism, financial collapse, Trumpist populism, global pandemic, and systemic racism, trust - in our government, corporations, experts, and, most tragically, in one another - has precipitously eroded and, for so many, never existed in the first place.

Recognizing that we are now experiencing disastrous consequences, the former South Bend mayor offers a direct reckoning with the corruption of social responsibility, interweaving history, political philosophy, and affecting passages of memoir, offering a new outlook for how we can confront the next decade’s challenges by building accountability. In this urgent work, Buttigieg confirms his status as a visionary political thinker.

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Truth Equals Trust

I almost forgot how gratifying it is to listen to an intelligent speaker.

The speech at the end brought back great memories of Pete's rallies that I was lucky enough to attend twice.

The Book America Needs

Any time I listen to Pete, my blood pressure immediately goes down. He’s so thoughtful and kind in how he approaches his fellow citizens and I wish we had more like him in public service. The book was a deep dive into how the U.S. government lost the trust of its citizens, its moral standing in the world and how we can go about rebuilding it. It’s a powerful read filled with hope for the future if we put in the hard work. Absolutely loved it.

excellent book

I love everything mayor Pete stands for. his book gave me hope in what Americans can be again.

Thought provoking

A very thought provoking look at Trust and how it impacts us as we move forward together as citizens of the United States of America.

Everyone should read this book.

Buttigieg takes us down The Road Not Taken. He reminds us to see deeply into what we have lost and how we can regain it.

A must read for everyone!

Trust! Relevant, clever, well written and what a reminder of the foundational pillar that has been weakened and maybe even broken but must be rebuilt so we can move forward in relationships at every level, Institutionally, politically, and even for those who believe in organized religion!

Trust is what makes the difference and trust now needs to be the forefront of one my New Years Resolves!

Interesting, thought provoking, hope inducing

I appreciated the research, the focus on hope and possibilities, and that Pete narrated. I hope his ideas get implemented

Inspirational

First, I am a Buttigieg fan. Admittedly, my review is biased and begins with my admiration for his thoughts and words in general. Specifically, in the book, he affirms and reiterates those ideas and goals, that I also believe that as a country, we need to strive to accomplish together. His thesis of trust weaves from the general importance of trust to the specific requirements of trust in our leaders.

Concise, Impact Take on Trust

Enjoyed it! Reading by author Mayor Pete lent authenticity. He laid out his points concisely and powerfully.

Trust is a must read in these divisive times!

Mayor Pete has written Trust, with practical steps we must take moving forward. His words will resonate with everyone!