Renegade by Adam Kinzinger & Michael D'Antonio Summary
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In "Renegade," former GOP congressman Adam Kinzinger delivers a raw insider account of January 6th and his party's extremist descent. What drives a Republican to risk everything by standing against Trump? This instant NYT bestseller reveals democracy's fragile state - and how to save it.
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From Small-Town Values to Washington's Corridors
Growing up in Bloomington, Illinois shaped Adam Kinzinger's moral compass in profound ways. His mother, a dedicated third-grade teacher, instilled a love of learning while his father led faith-based organizations helping the homeless. Their moderate approach to their Independent Fundamental Baptist faith-attending for community rather than rigid dogma-taught young Adam that principles mattered more than partisan loyalty. This foundation would prove crucial decades later when facing impossible political choices. Political awakening came early for Kinzinger. At fourteen, his father took him to a Christian Coalition conference where President George H.W. Bush spoke-revealing the first tenuous connections between traditional Republicans and Christian activists. This alliance, seemingly innocent then, would eventually transform the party. After winning a county board seat at just twenty years old, Kinzinger experienced politics in a bygone era marked by "cordiality" and neighborly traditions. His headline-making first debate seems almost quaint today: "CORDIALITY MARKS DEBATE"-a stark contrast to the scorched-earth politics he would later witness. What happens when the values that shape your worldview collide with the party that claims to represent them? This tension would define Kinzinger's political journey, from idealistic young conservative to principled outlier willing to risk everything for democracy.
Service Above Self: Military Life Forms a Leader
The Rise and Transformation of the Tea Party
When Media Shapes Reality: The Fox Effect
The Trump Takeover and the Breaking Point
Standing Alone: The January 6th Committee
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"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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