Thanks, Obama by David Litt
For all the moments of chaos, frustration, and yes, disillusionment, Litt remains a believer in the words that first drew him to the Obama campaign: People who love this country can change it. In telling his own story, Litt sheds fresh light on his former bosss legacy.
"David Litt has done the impossible: written a smart, insightful, and funny White House memoir you don't have to be a political junkie to loveEven better, he takes us back to a saner more compassionate time when our president liked to read." -- Judd Apatow "David Litt is brilliant. I've gotten to witness firsthand some of the work he did for President Obama at past White House Correspondents Dinners and it's always intelligent, razor sharp and hilarious." -- Billy Eichner "Don't be fooled by the self-deprecating narrator, this portrait of a young speechwriter is filled with wit, wisdom, and a loving touch. David's labors remind of us a not-so-distant past when words mattered. If I was a simpleton and a book critic, I'd say thumbs up." -- Matt Walsh, HBO's Veep "David Litt is a natural storyteller and an absolute joy." -- Tig Notaro, author of I'm Just a Person "Thanks, Obama is a wonderful book for the same reasons David Litt's speeches for the White House were wonderful: it's well-written, it's funny, it tells us exactly what we're curious about, and... it reminds us that a great president galvanizes not only his staff but his country." -- Anne Fadiman, author of Ex Libris "Funny and warm, David Litt knows how to make people laugh regardless of their political affiliation." -- Mike Birbiglia, author of Sleepwalk With Me: And Other Painfully True Stories
David Litt entered the White House in 2011 and left in 2016 as a special assistant to the president and senior presidential speechwriter. Described as the "comic muse for the president," David was the lead writer on four White House Correspondents' Dinner presentations and has contributed jokes to President Obama's speeches since 2009. He is currently the head writer/producer for Funny or Die's office in Washington, DC. David has also written for The Onion, McSweeney's Internet Tendency, Cosmopolitan, Vanity Fair, The Atlantic, and the New York Times. He lives in Washington with his girlfriend and their two goldfish, Humphrey and Camille.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780062568458 |
| ISBN 10 | 0062568450 |
| Title | Thanks, Obama |
| Author | David Litt |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Year published | 2017-10-05 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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