(4.5 Stars)

I'm old enough to remember when Trump was "The Donald", a clownish character somewhat of a cross between Scrooge McDuck and the monopoly guy. I personally never watched The Apprentice, but I lived through that era so was familiar with who was on it, and the "You're Fired" catchphrase by way of commercials and watercooler scuttlebutt. I never thought that his presidential run was anything serious. 

This book is well written, and really makes me glad that I missed the train-wreck that was The Apprentice. And also makes me wish more people did, since that show only served to legitimize Trump, make him a household name, and propel him into serious contention for the presidency. 

The Narration was expertly done, and the pace was easy. This book does not paint Donald Trump in the best light, so if that is going to bother you, this probably is not a book for you. However, if you see the dumpster fire that surrounds Trump like a swarm of flies, and you want a glimpse into a man who surrounds himself with sycophants and yes-men. This is a decent primer into his delusional self-aggrandizing bubble that has expanded to encompass the (well, half) country.

If you just would like a behind the scenes look into a piece of pop-culture that helped turn us from a sit-com/soap opera nation into one of reality TV addiction, this would also be a good book for you.