Review of Kamala Harris’ Memoir “107 Days”

A look into Kamala Harris’ memoir, “107 Days,” reveals not only the shortcomings of the book itself but also how it affects Harris’ public image.

One striking criticism centers around former President Joe Biden’s late decision to stay in the presidential election. Harris seemed unable to detach herself from Biden after stepping into the role of a Democratic candidate.

As she shared in her memoir, “It’s Joe and Jill’s decision,” almost like a mantra repeated in a trance. She questioned whether this choice was simply a fault or a reckless one. Reflecting on it now, she believes it was indeed reckless—too costly to be influenced by personal ambitions. It was more than just a personal matter.

Interestingly, an honest strategist might echo similar sentiments regarding Harris’ choice to run alongside Biden.

Yet, Harris herself has not voiced complaints. She acknowledged her role in the ongoing border crisis, an issue that has proved challenging for both Democratic and Republican administrations. Harris appears to frame the situation as nearly impossible to resolve.

She noted, “No one around the president defended, ‘Give her something she can win.'” Is this a dig at her own communication abilities during interviews?

Harris expressed feeling that she was “accused of delivering [speeches] too well.” The mentality was zero-sum: if she shone, he dimmed. Given her concerns about Biden’s age and her visible successes, her intentions seemed geared towards reinforcing the idea that her country mattered just as much to her as it did to him.

If Harris had conveyed even half the brightness in her memoir during her campaign, it’s possible her odds in the presidential race could have looked quite different.

Instead, she resorted to calling it “a series of mistakes” made by those in the past. She lamented to the New York Times that she “didn’t have enough time” to showcase her capabilities.

One anecdote in the book encapsulates her lost perspective. During an interview with Dr. Mike, a popular YouTuber, when asked about her sleeping habits, she recalled stumbling through the exchange. Post-interview, she felt compelled to question her senior staff about how poorly it went.

“Was that what happened?” she emphasized, adding a contemplative air to her reflection.

From this, a few key insights emerge:

• Harris struggles under questioning, especially when it comes from an unexpected angle.
• She appeared unprepared with her team.
• There’s an evident lack of interest in learning from her past mistakes.
• Her staff seemed to have little faith in her abilities behind her back.

Harris’ memoir brings up some uncomfortable inquiries: Why was this written? How did she approach the Oval Office so closely?

Ultimately, it also offers a hint of gratitude, as it highlights the lessons learned from her errors.