Pence: The Path to Power

By Andrea Neal

What does a person need to learn before they can survive as the vice president under a tumultuous administration? How do you continue to honor the laws and the constitution of the country in the face of increasingly vitriolic partisan politics? Mike Pence's vice presidency of the United States wasn't always easy. To some, he is the personification of American conservative values, but to others, his ideals are the epitome of prejudice and bigotry.
 
In Pence: The Path to Power, journalist Andrea Neal showcases how the vice president arrived at this position of influence. Neal interviews friends, family, staff, former teachers, and politicians on both sides of the aisle to reveal a multifaceted view of the self-described Christian, Conservative, and Republican–in that order–from his beginnings in a large Irish Catholic family in Columbus, Indiana, through the scandals of his first election, to his time beside Donald Trump. This candid look at Mike Pence's life exposes his unexpected path to power and the individuals who influenced him along the way.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Release date: Jul 11, 2018
• ISBN: 9781684350407

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[sheila1957 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

While this book did not change my mind about Mr. Pence, it showed how he moved up through politics and who he brought with him. Very little of his personal life is revealed. Ms. Neal has documented his political career very well. Not an exciting read but I have questions about his integrity. He has gone backwards on some key promises he made to himself after losing his first two races--PAC money, negative campaigning. Actions speak louder than words to me so show me you mean what you say and do what you say you will.Ms. Neal has done her research and documentation very well. She has used only sources that can be verified. She ignored the rumors that float around. There is nothing controversial here but I do have a better sense of who Mike Pence is and for what he stands.