Born into a family of privilege and wealth, he was sent to military school at the age of 13. After an unremarkable academic career, he joined the family business in real estate and built his fortune. His personal brand: sex, money and power. From no-holds-barred reality TV star to unlikely candidate, Donald J. Trump rose to the highest political office: President of the United States of America.
Discover the incredible true story of America’s 45th President: his questionable political and personal conduct, and his unprecedented rise to power.
Richly informed by original research and illustrated throughout with photographs and documents, Unpresidented is a gripping and important read.
About the Author
Multi-talented Martha Brockenbrough draws on her diverse experience in journalism, research, nonfiction, and literary teen fiction for this incisive and thoroughly researched biography of sitting president Donald J. Trump. A powerful storyteller and narrative voice, Martha is the author of Alexander Hamilton, Revolutionary; The Game of Love and Death; and Devine Intervention. She lives in Seattle, Washington. martha-brockenbrough.squarespace.com
Industry Reviews
Washington State Book Award Finalist
[A] thorough, hard-hitting volume that seeks to explain Trump, from the time he was born. . . to his shocker of a presidential campaign
New York Times Book Review on Unpresidented: A Biography of Donald Trump
well-researched and sugarcoats neither his actions nor his words.
Washington Post on Unpresidented: A Biography of Donald Trump
Painstaking research, straightforward delivery, and succinct explanations make this a smart addition to nonfiction collections.
School Library Journal, starred review, on Unpresidented: A Biography of Donald Trump
A thorough, timely guide to a wretched hive of scum and villainy.
Kirkus Reviews on Unpresidented: A Biography of Donald Trump
Brockenbrough documents her book in copious notes, and her bibliography shows diverse sources. . . this measured resource will provide readersand citizenswith the tools they need to stay informed despite murky waters.
Booklist on Unpresidented: A Biography of Donald Trump
an engrossing, readable narrative of Trump's rise . . . Chapters on the growthor if not verifiable financial growth, at least sprawlof this business empire are probably worth the price of admission for teens of all political stripes who are drawn to bios of tech, social media, and e-commerce moguls.
The Bulletin on Unpresidented: A Biography of Donald Trump
