Dear John,

As you may know, I’m very short. I’ve always been very short. In fact, I never got taller than 4 feet 11 inches. (And in the last few years, I’ve been shrinking.)

Just as I came up short, America has come up short as well. If you need proof, look no further than Donald Trump.

That’s why I titled my memoir, which is out next Tuesday, August 5, Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America.

I wrote this book to share what I’ve learned in my life, and 50 years in politics, about stopping bullies — at a time in American history when we’re dealing with an authoritarian bully who has encouraged bullying throughout the nation and the world.

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In the book, I wrestle with being bullied as a kid — and with why a plurality of American voters chose a bully like Trump for president again in 2024.

It’s my story. It’s also the story of America.

I hope readers will find it helpful for understanding how we combat the bullies in the years ahead — and why I believe so passionately that we will.

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Thank you,

Robert Reich
Inequality Media Civic Action

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