Shortest Way Home

One Mayor's Challenge and a Model for America's Future

Ranked #50 in Urban Planning

Once described by the Washington Post as “the most interesting mayor you’ve never heard of,” Pete Buttigieg, the thirty-seven-year-old mayor of South Bend, Indiana, has now emerged as one of the nation’s most visionary politicians. With soaring prose that celebrates a resurgent American Midwest, Shortest Way Home narrates the heroic transformation of a “dying city” (Newsweek) into nothing less than a shining model of urban reinvention.

Interweaving two narratives—that of a young man coming of age and a town regaining its economic vitality—Buttigieg...
more

Reviews and Recommendations

We've comprehensively compiled reviews of Shortest Way Home from the world's leading experts.

Glenn Kirschner I’ve read Mayor Pete’s book. I found it interesting, informative and a good read. Next up for me is Kamala’s book. I’m looking forward to it. I’m interested in everyone’s opinions on candidates’ books you’ve read. https://t.co/EytgBxOiA9 (Source)

Lisa Bloom @Elex_Michaelson @nytimes I think all some pundits know about @PeteButtigieg is that he’s young and gay. The discussions of him on air are brief and inane. I read his powerful book and yes, I am a fan. (Source)


Similar Books

If you like Shortest Way Home, check out these similar top-rated books:


Learn: What makes Shortform summaries the best in the world?