This book is a short, easy read that feels well-researched, actionable, and timely. 3.5 stars.

It's written by Democrats, for Democrats, with advice for how to attract moderates and those who voted for Trump because they were fed up with a "brain-dead government." The book looked at five central areas that Democrats should focus on for policy improvement. None of these areas are really novel or contested, but haven't been prioritized high enough in the Democratic agenda before. 

A main theme in the book is highlighting what the improvement in these areas can do "for you," as in, voters must feel that something will be done for them personally in order to support the agenda. This approach might not be progressive, but instead appeals to highly individualist and capitalist views. Progressives could argue the approach will perpetuate systemic problems that come with being too individualistic. However, I interpreted the main objective of the agenda as building back up support for the Democratic Party, in which case, appealing to the individual might work to galvanize voters and eventually lift up the middle class.

I received a free copy of this book for review by NetGalley.