Domestic Affairs, Bridget Siegel
Domestic Affairs, Bridget Siegel
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Domestic Affairs

Author: Bridget Siegel

Narrator: Bridget Siegel

Unabridged: 12 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/31/2012

Categories: Fiction, Political


Synopsis

Sex and politics dominate national headlines, but what do these dangerous dalliances look like from inside? Bridget Siegel--veteran of John Edwards’s and Barack Obama’s presidential bids--tells a provocative, page-turning tale of a talented young woman who falls in love and in bed with the wrong White House candidate. When twenty-something fundraiser Olivia Green’s good friend taps her to help with the presidential run of her boss, Georgia Governor Landon Taylor, she knows she has just landed her dream political job. Taylor ardently believes in the decency of the American people and the possibility of prosperity for all, including a strong hand up for the working poor. Sacrificing her sleep, comfort, and income to make the world a better place is the obvious call. Right? But what’s a girl to do when the man with a vision has the most earnest, captivating blue eyes? And what’s a professional on the rise to do when the most charming, erudite, capable, and ostensibly honorable man in the free world wants to take her to bed (but he’s married and her boss)? Domestic Affairs: A Campaign Novel vividly captures the fervor and idealism of campaign life, as well as the emotional heat generated from late work hours, splashy fund-raisers, and exotic fact-finding trips abroad. Ultimately, campaigners must decide how much daily principle gets forsaken for the long-term gain of the country--and the very personal needs of a lonely heart. How does it feel for Olivia to keep the biggest secret of her life from her best friend and coworker, because a news leak could destroy the country’s next great hope and break her best friend’s trust? How far does one go when the end appears to justify the means?

About The Author

Bridget Siegel worked on numerous political campaigns including Kerry-Edwards, Obama-Biden, Hilary Clinton, and Andrew Cuomo. She graduated from Georgetown University and is now a professional actor and writer. She lives in New York City.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Hannah on February 18, 2018

I live for the drama so I loved this (also having done some campaign volunteering I felt it captured the energy very well, even though I have not had a scandalous secret affair with a politician)......more

Goodreads review by Jamison on August 16, 2012

I'm a political wonk and love light political books (Kristin Gore's are phenomenal), and was really excited for this one. While the book wasn't bad, and it certainly was fascinating trying to match the fictional characters with their real-life counter parts, I was rather underwhelmed. The characters w......more

Goodreads review by Mike on August 13, 2012

Politics, power, money and sex... Hopefully, that got your attention! But, the truth is this is a great story about people. People who work towards their ideals, but also people whom have flaws, and are human nonetheless. This book is a look behind the scenes of political campaigns and fundraising,......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie on August 01, 2012

My dear friend Bridget wrote a smart, entertaining and engaging book about the juicy inner workings of political campaigns. A must read!!......more

Goodreads review by Bridget on August 05, 2012

there's a chance i'm a little biased on this one. hope you all like it!!......more