Any Given Tuesday

A Political Love Story

By: Lis Smith

Narrated by: Jean Ann Douglass

New York Times Bestseller

An irreverent look behind the scenes of American politics from one of the most sought-after operatives in the Democratic Party

Lis Smith isn’t your average political strategist and Any Given Tuesday isn’t your typical political memoir. At once a revealing look at human nature at the highest levels of power and an intimate portrayal of a sometimes rocky personal journey, it breaks all the rules. Smith doesn’t pretend to be perfect—she owns the controversial choices that landed her in the tabloids, as well as the unorthodox ones that have paid off and defined her successful career.

Any Given Tuesday follows Smith from her earliest experiences as a college-aged intern to her days as a trusted adviser and confidante to some of the most high-profile politicians in the country—including her star turn as senior adviser on Pete Buttigieg’s 2020 presidential campaign. Animated by Smith’s love for the hand-to-hand combat of politics and sustained by her deeply-held belief that it’s still possible to effect positive change, it’s an odyssey full of highs and lows and larger-than-life characters.

Throughout, Smith shows what it’s really like behind the curtain: what happens when the lights go down and the cameras turn off, how it feels to be in the eye of the political media storm, and how the people responsible for heady, life and death decisions are as flawed as the rest of us.

While the journey hasn’t always been smooth, Lis Smith has seen and learned a lot—and she shares it all in this eye-opening, entertaining memoir.

©2022 Lis Smith (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers

couldn't put it down

I am a independent voters who leans to conservative. I found this look behind the curtain of political campaigns fascinating. Lis tells an interesting story and itoves well.

Amazing recount

This extraordinary recount of Lis Smith’s lived experiences is unfathomable to me—especially considering her age. She has seen and done more than many have done in a lifetime. I found this book to be enlightening, as it echoed so many of my own cynicisms about politics but also my belief that there are still good people fighting for us. Many things she talks about I didn’t know. Some things I agreed with, others I didn’t. But one thing is for sure—I’ll be voting for Pete Buttigieg if he runs again for president.

Best Political Memoir Yet

For a political junkie like me, this book was endlessly fascinating and I hated to hear it end. Lis Smith’s book is straightforward, well written and the narrator is superb. She involves the reader in the life of a career political consultant, sharing the agony and ecstasy from how it all began and the winding road to earning her chops. Political tales are spun without malice or vendetta. It’s “just the facts, ma’am,” in the hands of a talented writer. I am pretty much a lifelong Republican who has worked for campaigns, U. S. Senators, and as a political journalist. As someone who devours every political novel on the market, I think Lis’s book really illustrates the principle that “you win some and you lose some, but what really counts is how you played the game.” This is the first book that inspired me to write a review.

interesting story

great story. only complaint...narrator pronounced Chasten Buttigieg's name wrong.
gave you nitty-gritty of a campaign.

Great political insight

Enjoyed all of the stories and some great insight! I can’t wait for Lis to get Pete elected President some day. My only complaint is that she didn’t narrate herself. Maybe she wouldn’t have butchered the pronunciation of Chasten’s name. No excuse for that.

Great story, but buy the book

Lis Smith is one of the genuine stars in politics, and her vivid, searingly honest story does not disappoint. The narration, however, is another matter. It doesn't seem too much to ask that the narrator make the effort to learn how to pronounce names and places before taking the job.

Wow

Loved this book! Some may think books about politics are boring, but not in the case. Great story and presented in a way that draws you in. I just hope Lis Smith writes more books in the future.

Great listen!

A gripping story by a brave young and intelligent woman, well written and thoughtfully told, about the reality of contemporary political campaigns.

Good Stories, Great Performance

Like Liz herself, this is a peripatetic run through some personal and professional stories on a national stage. I would give it a higher mark if there were some more depth, but that may be her reality.

On the other hand, the narrator gave real timbre to Liz’ “brassy” personality and real vulnerability. That was really worth the journey, and I look for add to following more of Liz’ exploits because of it.

political junkie approved

political junkie approved from Politics in the Heartland. discovered via Morning Joe. word to wise, will update as I listen.

author has the knowledge, history, and skill to tell a story.

narrator seems more than competent.

suspect this inside behind the scenes look will amusing and terrifying.