Overview

In a non-traditional, at times outlandish campaign, Donald Trump broke all the rules. But he tapped into a longing among Americans for a leader who would eschew political correctness and fight for them on immigration, guns and jobs. Trump took on long-held political traditions, insulting more than a few groups-and even his party's leaders-along the way. But none of it mattered to voters who demanded change and admired Trump's willingness to do things his way, critics be damned. The blustery businessman vanquished sixteen other Republicans before defeating former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who was hobbled by scandal on her second quest to become the nation's first woman president. Trump's election was nothing short of unprecedented. Featuring a foreword from CNN's Jake Tapper and an introduction by historian Douglas Brinkley, Unprecedented is the story of Trump's extraordinary journey and triumph, in the first-ever book from CNN Politics. Packed with exclusive, stunning photography and new, revelatory reporting, Unprecedented details the most exciting election of modern times in the way that only CNN can. Authored by top CNN Politics writer Thomas Lake and edited by award-winning veteran political reporter Jodi Enda, Unprecedented is filled with exclusive photos, commentary and behind-the-scenes stories from some of CNN's greatest contributors, from reporter Carl Bernstein and correspondent Brian Stelter to Pulitzer Prizewinning photographer David Hume Kennerly. Together, their work makes this book the ultimate keepsake-and the first major historic account-of Trump's ascendance to the presidency.

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A real-time, in-depth account of the 2016 presidential race. - Fast Company At its core, Unprecedented is impressionistic, a contemplation of a country at an inflection point, when the paths before it-embodied by two profoundly flawed candidates-could not have appeared more divergent. In its bolder moments, the book aspires to the tone and sweep of a historical novel, and Lake's accomplishments feel that much more impressive when you consider it was written not with the luxury and clarity of hindsight, but very much in the middle of the storm. - Atlanta Magazine Captures all the highlights of the election year, from the primaries to the party conventions and debates to the election of Donald Trump.... CNN politics writer Lake's well-written narrative, interspersed with contributions by more than a dozen correspondents, analysts, and commentators, reflects the same all in approach the network took to its televised coverage.... An early, vivid re-creation. - Kirkus The achievement of hammering this book together as well and as quickly as was obviously done is little short of stupendous... an impressive illustrated first draft of modern history, whatever your emotional reaction. - The Buffalo News

A real-time, in-depth account of the 2016 presidential race. -- Fast Company At its core, Unprecedented is impressionistic, a contemplation of a country at an inflection point, when the paths before it--embodied by two profoundly flawed candidates--could not have appeared more divergent. In its bolder moments, the book aspires to the tone and sweep of a historical novel, and Lake's accomplishments feel that much more impressive when you consider it was written not with the luxury and clarity of hindsight, but very much in the middle of the storm. -- Atlanta Magazine Captures all the highlights of the election year, from the primaries to the party conventions and debates to the election of Donald Trump... CNN politics writer Lake's well-written narrative, interspersed with contributions by more than a dozen correspondents, analysts, and commentators, reflects the same all in approach the network took to its televised coverage... An early, vivid re-creation. -- Kirkus The achievement of hammering this book together as well and as quickly as was obviously done is little short of stupendous... an impressive illustrated first draft of modern history, whatever your emotional reaction. -- The Buffalo News

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Thomas Lake Thomas Lake is one of CNN's top writers. Recognized for his historic work in Sports Illustrated and in newspapers like The Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal, Lake is a skilled author adept at capturing characters on all sides of every story. Jodi Enda An award-winning political reporter, Jodi Enda has been specifically recognized for her investigative stories and coverage of the White House, gathering journalism awards from The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights, the White House Correspondents' Association and the Society of Professional Journalists. Contributor Residences Thomas Lake Atlanta, GA Jodi Enda Washington, DC

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