About the Book
From legendary political adviser Lanny J. Davis comes a fascinating political memoir and a blueprint for restoring faith in American government.
From befriending George W. Bush and Hillary Clinton at Yale to defending Bill Clinton and earning a reputation as “the da Vinci of spin,” few people have found themselves closer to the people who matter most in both American political parties in the past three decades than Lanny Davis.
In his new book, Davis explains why Clinton’s Third Way political strategy—a brand of politics rooted in principled liberalism and conservatism that emphasizes the importance of finding common ground—is needed now more than ever.
Part political memoir and part call-to-action, Finding the Third Way is a refreshingly candid insider’s journey through the highest levels of government—and a path forward for how both parties can restore faith in American politics.
About Lanny
Lanny Davis has been active in national, state, and local politics for more than fifty years.
Throughout the 1990s he served as special counsel to President Bill Clinton and was a spokesperson for the president and the White House on matters concerning campaign finance investigations and other legal issues. In 2005, President George W. Bush appointed Davis as the only Democrat to serve on the five-member Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board created by the US Congress as part of the 2005 Intelligence Reform Act.
As a lawyer in private practice, he counsels individuals, corporations, and others on crisis management and legal issues. He is a graduate of Yale University and Yale Law School.
Praise for Lanny J. Davis and Finding the Third Way
“It’s hard to argue with Lanny Davis’s thoughtful call for decency, pragmatism, and—most importantly—listening to people instead of reflexively and defensively demeaning each other.”
Gavin Newsom, governor, California
“Lanny Davis offers hope that we can restore integrity and civility to our nation’s public life.”
John R. Kasich, former two-term governor, Ohio, and United States congressman (R-OH)
“American political discourse would be infinitely better if more of us conducted ourselves like Lanny.”
Charlie Dent, former United States congressman (R–PA)
“Rooted in history, fueled by conviction, and deeply personal, Finding the Third Way is more than a political memoir. It’s the blueprint we need to heal our fractured democracy.”
Eric Swalwell, United States congressman (D–CA)
“Lanny Davis’s book on the ‘Third Way’ approach—to focus on results, not rules—is what we need in this country—now more than ever.”
Hon. Rahm Emanuel, former United States congressman (D–IL), mayor of Chicago, and White House chief of staff
“In Finding the Third Way, Lanny has an answer to the crisis of the current polarized politics of our country—to encourage Trump supporters and non-Trump supporters, Democrats and Republicans, liberals and conservatives, to look for and find common ground or at least to be able to disagree agreeably.”
Michael Smerconish, SiriusXM and CNN host
“Finding the Third Way offers unique insight into a lifelong journey to create civility and an appreciation for common ground.”
Michael Steele, former lieutenant governor, Maryland
“Lanny Davis is the consummate political professional who understands D.C. politics inside and out. His insights are always invaluable.”
Jim Acosta, national news correspondent
“An impassioned, informed rejection of ideological division told through the lens of a political memoir.”
Kirkus Reviews
“Finding the Third Way is a fascinating political memoir with a much-needed message of cooperation. . . . He doesn’t just talk about bipartisanship; he walks the walk.”
BlueInk Review
“Finding the Third Way is an engaging memoir–cum–political manifesto that preaches the importance of civic duty, seeing the humanity in others, and learning from one’s mistakes.”
Foreword Clarion Reviews
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