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SAY MORE

Jen Psaki

Lessons from Work, the White House, and the World

Hugely popular former White House Press Secretary and high-profile host of her own MSNBC shows Jen Psaki shares the surprising lessons she's learned on her path to success, entertaining readers with her trademark wit and intelligence and empowering them to become stronger communicators.
Not many White House Press Secretaries capture the nation's interest the way Jen Psaki did. Refreshingly candid and clear, Psaki quickly became known for her ability to break through the noise and successfully deliver her message. In her highly anticipated book, Psaki shares her journey to the Briefing Room and beyond, taking readers along the campaign trail, to the State Department, and inside the White House under two Presidents. With her signature wit, Psaki writes about reporting to bosses from the hot-tempered Rahm Emanuel to the coolly intellectual Barack Obama to the surprisingly tenderhearted John Kerry. She also talks about her time working closely with President Joe Biden from the start of his administration to set a new tone for the country, restoring a sense of calm and respect for the role of the media in our Democracy. Since leaving the White House, Psaki's star has continued to rise. She launched a highly rated show on MSNBC and was so successful that in just six months she was given an additional primetime Monday slot, ahead of Rachel Maddow. And Psaki's work doesn't end at the office. She is the mother of two young children and shares her stories about the journey of communicating as a parent: During one bedtime briefing, her young daughter asked the question, "Why do wars start?", which Jen carefully explained and then got a follow up: "Have you ever seen a unicorn?" In Say More, Psaki explains her straightforward approach to communication, walking readers through difficult conversations as well as moments where humor saves the day - whether it is with preschoolers, partners, or presidents. She addresses the best ways to give and receive feedback, how to connect with your audience, how to listen actively, and much more. Say More is the book Psaki wishes she had when she started her career, and is a trove of entertaining, essential lessons from one of the most prominent voices in American politics today. Jen Psaki is the host of Inside with Jen Psaki on MSNBC. She is one of the most prominent voices in American politics today, having served as the White House Press Secretary under President Biden. Over the course of her twenty years in politics and public service, she also served as White House Communications Director under President Obama and as the spokesperson for the State Department under then Secretary of State John Kerry. She lives in Arlington, Virginia with her husband and two children.
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Published 2024-05-07 by Scribner

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This book is more than an engaging memoir on being the voice of the White House. Jen Psaki offers a crash course on how to communicate more effectively in a turbulent world. Regardless of whether you agree with her politics, you can learn a lot from her clarity and candor.

Say More is the book I wish I had when I was first thinking about a career in politics. Jen Psaki made one of the hardest jobs in the White House look easy - not just because she's brilliant, tough, and tireless, but because she has an innate ability to connect with almost anyone by listening, empathizing, and treating people as equals. If you want to know what it takes to succeed in politics or in life, this book is for you.

Leading with curiosity and employing empathy and wit, Jen Psaki navigated some of the most intense and outrageous political situations imaginable and communicated a course of action to the country. In Say More, Psaki tells us the backstories and gives us the tools to speak effectively and honestly, all with her trademark humility and humor.