I’m one of the people who hasasked myself what I can possibly do to make sure the Trump Administration ENDS with the 2020 election. I’ve tried to find ideas for this goal in particular as well as general ideas for ways to improve my sadness and negativity – to give me hope! David Plouffe, most known for being Barack Obama’s campaign manager has written A Citizen’s Guide to Beating Donald Trump to tell individuals what we can do if we’re unable to leave our jobs or spend every waking moment on the election.

Plouffe’s message is simple: the only way change can happen is as a result of individuals TALKING to other people. The debates, campaigns, ads, and conventions are all going to happen but individual  citizens need to take action. Plouffe lays out the various activities the average citizen can do and provides examples of where it’s worked in the past.

This includes ideas for how to defend against misinformation online, how to register voters and get out the vote both in primaries and the general election, and how to stay involved after the big election. It’s pragmatic, motivating guide as well as being very specific.

Full of good information, my concern is that by the time it is published in March, 2020, it will be too far down the path toward November to really get people out there. But I especially enjoyed the stories about past campaigns Plouffe has been involved with and thank Penguin Group / Viking and NetGalley for an advance copy in return for my honest review. Four stars.