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- Did you know that one of the most powerful Republican leaders of our time actually grew up in a blue-collar, Democrat-voting household?
- Are you curious about what really happens behind the closed doors of Capitol Hill when the cameras stop rolling and the “dirt” starts flying?
- Have you ever wondered what a former Speaker of the House truly thinks about his most famous allies and enemies when he’s finally ready to tell all?
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Key Takeaways from On the House
- Discover how John Boehner’s childhood experiences working at his family’s Ohio tavern taught him that building respect and relationships is the core foundation of democratic values.
- Learn why Boehner views political hypocrisy as a far worse vice than his infamous smoking habit, and how his refusal to embrace double standards made him a Washington maverick.
- Understand how overcoming personal aimlessness to find love and master relationship-based sales equipped Boehner with the interpersonal skills necessary for executive leadership.
- Find out how Boehner launched his political career by defying establishment opposition, using his grassroots work ethic to overcome long odds and an easily mocked last name.
- Trace the surprising journey of how the hardworking son of a Democrat-voting bar owner transformed into a staunch Reagan Republican who actively crusaded against Washington cronyism.
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Mind Map
On the House
Early Life & Values
Andy's Café
Finding Focus
Political Beginnings
Ideological Shift
1989 Election Upset
Crusading Against Corruption
House Bank Scandal
House Post Office
Banning Earmarks
2008 Financial Crisis
The Bailout Struggle
Rise of the Radical Right
The 2008 Election
McCain's Failures
Speaker of the House & Exit
Mayor of Crazytown
The Media Freak Show
Resignation
Quiz — Test Your Understanding
Question 1 of 8
What did John Boehner consider to be a worse vice than his heavy smoking habit?
On the House — Full Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Recommendation
Chapter 2: A formative lesson in service
Chapter 3: Life snaps into focus
Chapter 4: An unlikely name sparks a political upset
Chapter 5: Ruffling feathers around Washington
Chapter 6: Boehner leaves his mark
Chapter 7: A narrow escape
Chapter 8: Ways to lose an election
On the House Summary & Overview
On the House (2021) is the memoir of a political maverick and one of the Republican party’s most outspoken representatives. Tracing his life from a Democrat-voting, blue-collar household in Cincinnati through to his crusading career on Capitol Hill, John Boehner tells us how Washington really works and dishes the dirt on enemies and allies alike.
Who Should Listen to On the House?
- Politics buffs
- Liberals interested in the other side of the story
- Old-school conservatives
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