GWISE November Book Club -- Who Thought This Was a Good Idea?

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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...

Alyssa Mastromonaco worked for Barack Obama for almost a decade, and long before his run for president. From the then-senator's early days in Congress to his years in the Oval Office, she made Hope and Change happen through blood, sweat, tears, and lots of briefing binders.

But for every historic occasion-meeting the queen at Buckingham Palace, bursting in on secret climate talks, or nailing a campaign speech in a hailstorm-there were dozens of less-than-perfect moments when it was up to Alyssa to save the day. Like the time she learned the hard way that there aren't nearly enough bathrooms at the Vatican.

Full of hilarious, never-before-told stories, WHO THOUGHT THIS WAS A GOOD IDEA? is an intimate portrait of a president, a book about how to get stuff done, and the story of how one woman challenged, again and again, what a "White House official" is supposed to look like. Here Alyssa shares the strategies that made her successful in politics and beyond, including the importance of confidence, the value of not being a jerk, and why ultimately everything comes down to hard work (and always carrying a spare tampon).

Told in a smart, original voice and topped off with a couple of really good cat stories, WHO THOUGHT THIS WAS A GOOD IDEA? is a promising debut from a savvy political star.

GWISE has a few hard copies as well as digital versions of the book on loan. Please contact Han Xu (hanxu07@bu.edu ) to borrow and indicate which version you'd prefer (hard copy, Kindle e-book or Audible audiobook narrated by the author)

Date and Time: Wednesday, November 29th, 12-1pm
Location: ERB 705 (44 Cummington Mall)

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Brookline Portobello (Marinated Grilled Portobello Mushroom, Roma Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil and Vidalia Onion Chutney on a Whole Grain Ciabatta)

Tuna (Tuna Salad, Celery Chives, Lemon Mayonnaise, Lettuce, and Tomato on a Plain Bagel)

Vegetable Banh Mi (with Lettuce and Tomato on White Bread)

Charles River Gondola (Ham, Prosciutto, Genoa Salami, Capicola, and Provolone with Lettuce, Tomato, and Red Pepper Relish on a Crusty Baguette)

Mediterranean (Mediterranean Grilled Chicken, Green Leaf Lettuce, Roma Tomatoes, Grilled Artichoke and Green Herb Spread on Red Pepper Focaccia)

Big Dig Roast Beef (Roast Beef, Maui Onion Jam, Tiger Sauce, and Green Leaf Lettuce on a Crisp French Baguette)

Chipotle Chicken Salad (Grilled Chicken, Spicy Chipotle Mayonnaise, Pepper Jack Cheese, Lettuce, and Tomato on a Plain Bagel)

Ponte Vecchio (Fresh Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Basil Leaves, Balsamic Reduction on Rosemary Focaccia)

Boston Gobbler (Mequite Smoked Turkey Breast, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Provolone Cheese, Green Leaf Lettuce, Tomato, and Apple Mayonnaise on Whole Grain Bread)

Turkey BLT (Applewood Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and Mayonnaise on a Plain Bagel)

Spicy Red Quinoa Bowl (Red Quinoa, Corn, Fresco, Chilies, Tomatoes, Wild Arugula, Black Beans and Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette)

Nicoise Tuna Salad (Marinated Grilled Tuna Steak over Mixed Field Greens with Fresh Green Beans, Roasted Red Peppers, Hard Boiled Eggs, Red Onion and Poached Red Potatoes with a White Balsamic Citrus Vinaigrette)

New England Bounty Salad (Green Leaf Lettuce with Apples, Cranberries, Candied Pecans, and Great Hill Blue Cheese with Apple Cider Vinaigrette)

No lunch

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Warm Pasta + Salad

Sandwich Platter + Salad

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