”A refreshing departure from the flood of scandalous ‘literary’ flotsam that typically washes up in the wake of the transfer of power…Like the president he served, Keenan tells his story with conviction, compassion—and amazing grace.” — Washington Monthly

“How Obama and his Chief Speechwriter Made Sense of America’s ‘Beautiful Mess.’” — CNN

“There are plenty of romanticized depictions of the presidency on film, TV and written form. And then there is Cody Keenan’s new book, ‘Grace’…the book puts political realism to literature.” — POLITICO

“A much-needed literary remedy…a story that is gripping, nail-biting, and steeped in the best and worst of humanity.” — 48hills

“Finding the Right Words for a Rarely Speechless US President.” — The Irish Times

“An absorbing book debut with an insider’s view of the pressured, often ‘fucking terrifying’ workings within the White House…a moving portrait of a presidency and its top speechwriter.” — Kirkus (Starred Review)

“Powerful…a fascinating backstage pass…no matter your political persuasion, Grace is a generous, lively, and worthwhile read.” — Bookpage (Starred Review)

“A compelling memoir…[Keenan] offers a candid slice of life in a West Wing characterized by camaraderie, integrity, and hard work.” — Library Journal (Starred Review)

“Books for Fall 2022: Our Picks.” — Chicago Tribune

“Five Things: The Speeches that Defined Obama’s Legacy.” — Chicago Magazine

“Book of the Week…Keenan worked with Obama to write his own presidential memoir and in many ways this is a companion piece.” — RTE

“Advice about conquering fear, from this year’s graduation speakers.” Jena McGregor, The Washington Post.

“Cap and Gown.” The New York Times.

“Obama’s Eulogy, Which Found Its Place in History.” Michiko Kakutani, New York Times.

“Obama’s Grace.” James Fallows, The Atlantic.

“Which Barack Obama speech is the one for the history books?” Greg Jaffe, Washington Post.

“Obama’s impassioned speech one of his best, experts say.” CNN.

“Democratic Speechwriters See Obama’s Selma Address as ‘Among His Very Best.’” Alan Rappeport, The New York Times.

“Gloom Lifts, and Obama Goes All Out.” Michael Shear, The New York Times.

“Obama’s Finest Hour.” Garry Wills, The New York Review of Books.

“Obama’s John Lewis Eulogy Is a Blueprint for the Next Fight for Democracy.” Jonathan Chait, New York Magazine.

“This Was a Different Barack Obama. A Stick-Swinging, Old-Testament Obama.” Charles Pierce, Esquire.

“It Was Time For That Speech.” Jamil Smith, Rolling Stone.

“Barack Obama’s DNC Address Was Patrick Henry and Dr. King, Harmonizing.” Charles Pierce, Esquire.

“Barack Obama Dials the Volume Down and the Urgency Up.” James Poniewozik, The New York Times.