Governor Gavin Newsom’s current focus isn’t just on political issues but also on selling books.
In a recent message to supporters from his Democracy Action PAC, he urged them to purchase his personal memoir, “Youth in a Hurry,” aiming for it to become a “New York Times bestseller.” “Will you consider getting this book?” he asked on February 12, alongside a photo of himself with the memoir, set to come out on February 24.
He describes the book as a “deeply personal” narrative that chronicles his journey of identity and the significant moments that shaped his political career, especially as the 2028 presidential election looms.
In his email, he hints at intriguing content, mentioning interactions with President Trump, a mysterious plane, and even state secrets—though he notes these should be secrets.
However, some critics view the book as an attempt to portray Newsom, the son of a politician and well-known lawyer, as an average guy through emotional storytelling.
“While this book is quite personal, it also shares political anecdotes that I think many of you will find interesting,” he added in his correspondence.
Newsom has previously used his pro-democracy group, established in 2023, to give away free copies of his works in return for donations of any size.
He encouraged supporters to help him reach the bestseller list by rejecting author Peter Schweitzer’s book, “The Invisible War,” which alleges that foreign governments exploit immigrants to threaten U.S. sovereignty.
Notably, he pointed out that the top-selling book in New York at the moment is a far-right title based on the Great Replacement Theory, prompting him to state, “So… let’s replace it.”
His memoir covers various facets of his life, from his rise in politics to his colorful romantic history and his childhood in San Francisco, raised by divorced parents Tessa Menzies and Bill Newsom, a close friend of Gordon Getty.
He recounts his mother’s financial struggles and his experiences with bullying due to dyslexia, which even led him to don a suit to school in the affluent Marin County area.
