Alyssa Mastromonaco: Who Thought This Was a Good Idea?: And Other Questions You Should Have Answers to When You Work in the White House

If your funny older sister were the former deputy chief of staff to President Barack Obama, her behind-the-scenes political memoir would look something like this. WHO THOUGHT THIS WAS A GOOD IDEA? is an intimate and admiring portrait of a president, a candid book of advice for young women, and a promising debut from a savvy political star. This is a warts-and-all account of Alyssa’s time at the White House, putting out fires, meeting with world leaders and occasionally winning elections.