Alyssa Mastromonaco served as assistant to the president and director of scheduling and advance at the White House from 2009 to 2011 and as assistant to the president and deputy chief of staff for operations at the White House from 2011 to 2014. She currently works as chief communication and talent officer at A+E Networks and is a contributing editor at Marie Claire.
"[WHO THOUGHT THIS WAS A GOOD IDEA] is brimming with...humorous,
behind-the-scenes anecdotes, as well as up-close-and-personal
moments with Obama that shed new light on who he is as a leader,
man and friend."--People.com
"A candid and charming memoir of her unexpected career in
government...The memoir abounds with intimate glimpses of
Washington, D.C., celebrities (Biden, Clinton, Michelle Obama, and
scores more) and cheerfully dispensed survival strategies. An
entertaining look inside the White House."--Kirkus
"A combination memoir and compendium of very good suggestions about
how to get ahead -- very far ahead -- at an early age."--The
Washington Post
"A moving, funny, and sometimes heart-wrenching look back at the
years [Alyssa Mastromonaco] spent in politics and by [President
Obama's] side."--PopSugar.com
"A must-read for anybody who's even remotely interested in how
Washington works, but is worth reading for anyone who enjoys
brilliant wit and once-in-a-lifetime stories...you'll probably end
up reading it more than once."--Popsugar.com
"Always fascinating and very funny, Alyssa's book is full of juicy
stories from one of the world's most glamorous jobs."--Mindy
Kaling, New York Times bestselling author of Is Everyone Hanging
Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) and Why Not Me?
"Alyssa is a force: whip-smart, humble, and funny as hell. Her
writing is as fearless as she is."--Sophia Amoruso, founder and CEO
of Girlboss
"Few people have had as much access and influence over national
events over the last decade as Alyssa Mastromonaco. No matter how
serious the crisis or hard the problem, Alyssa took care of it with
great skill and professionalism, and even greater humor. This book
tells the story of a young woman succeeding under extraordinary
circumstances, and throughout it all, never taking herself too
seriously."--Stephanie Cutter, former deputy campaign manager for
President Barack Obama
"I've often wondered how a woman can be so many things wrapped up
in one dynamic package. Alyssa is my fairy godmother: she's wise,
resourceful, insanely smart, and makes me laugh in a very special
way. Her stories - from the front line of the White House to her
kitchen - will entertain, inspire, and humor you for a long time to
come."--Amanda de Cadenet
"Mastromonaco's memoir successfully avers that a tough,
high-profile job is attainable and enjoyable for any woman who is
as smart, ambitious, humble, silly, and hard-working as she is. Her
book is full of enjoyable storytelling intended as encouragement
for women of her generation and younger."--Publishers Weekly
"This relatable memoir is packed with juicy on-the-road stories and
crisis management advice, and presents a strong case for embracing
a sense of humor in the face of humbling
setbacks."--Esquire.com
"When imagining working in the White House, many picture meaningful
meetings, glamorous dinners, and high-stakes decision making. It
can be all of those things. But as Alyssa Mastromonaco writes in
WHO THOUGHT THIS WAS A GOOD IDEA?, the reader gets a real and raw
peek behind the curtains where Alyssa experiences the good, the
bad, the distressing, and the often hilarious. Alyssa has real grit
and grace, and her book is her story very well told."--Dana Perino,
New York Times bestselling author of And the Good News Is... and
Let Me Tell You About Jasper...
"WHO THOUGHT THIS WAS A GOOD IDEA? is everything we've come to know
and love about Alyssa over the decade we worked with her:
brilliant, funny, grounded, and inspiring. Anyone who's interested
in politics - especially young people - should read this
book."--Dan Pfeiffer and Jon Favreau, former communications
director and speechwriter for President Barack Obama
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