Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
In this riveting and intensely personal memoir, Blagojevich tells the real story behind his political ascension and downfall. He goes on to expose the corrupt nature of Illinois politics from the average alderman to the U.S. Senate.
About the Author
Democrat Rod Blagojevich served as the 40th Governor of Illinois. Son of a Serbian immigrant, he attended Northwestern and earned a law degree from Pepperdine University. First elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois' 5th District in 1996, he was elected governor in 2002, re-elected in 2006, and forced from office in 2009.