by Jamie Raskin (Compact Disc Biography Raskin)
Jamie Raskin is the Maryland Congressman whose son, Tommy, committed suicide December 31, 2020 after a lifelong battle with depression. Raskin was back in Congress on January 6, the day after burying his son, to certify the 2020 Presidential election results and was in the capitol building during the attack by the insurgents. Later, he was the lead impeachment manager for President Trump’s second impeachment trial.
This is the eloquent story of his
son’s life and struggle with depression, Raskin’s personal experience during
the January 6 attack, and the preparation for “Impeachment 2.0” – each of these
being an “unthinkable” event on their own let alone all three at once.
I very much enjoyed listening to
Raskin read his own book. It felt as if we were chatting over coffee as he told
me everything that came about. The grief at his son’s death is palpable; the
danger faced by members of congress on January 6 was stunning; and the
planning, depth of information, and organization of the impeachment trial was
riveting.
Unthinkable is a longer book at 12 discs (most
books are 6-8 discs) but, regardless of the length, I was still disappointed
when the story ended. This fascinating read stayed with me for several days.
( publisher’s official Unthinkable web page ) | ( official Congressman Jamie Raskin
web site )
Recommended
by Charlotte M.
Bennett Martin Public Library — Public Service
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