Barton Swaim

American author, journalist, and editorial writer.

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  1. 1. The Speechwriter

    A witty, candid memoir that follows a political speechwriter’s time inside the corridors of power, blending practical lessons about rhetoric and the craft of speechmaking with behind-the-scenes anecdotes and ethical self-examination; it explores how words are shaped to persuade, conceal, or inspire and reflects on the tensions between personal conscience and the demands of political loyalty.

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