"Jon Tester and I were raised in the same small town of Big Sandy, Montana. He has an authentic and unique perspective of America that should never be ignored. This is a story about the truest way we can progress as a nation, and to hold our government accountable, without dismissing the beating heart and working soul of those who live in rural America. Nobody cares more than Jon." -- Jeff Ament, Pearl Jam "Jon Tester is the essence of a true Montanan. He works hard, stands up to bullies, helps his neighbors, and does it all with such authentic empathy, Democrats and Republicans alike in a deeply red state continue to proudly call him their Senator. His story is one of bravery. Of tirelessly fighting for justice while learning to do better. He is, truly, a fine example of what makes America great." -- Stephanie Land, New York Times bestselling author of Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and A Mother's Will to Survive "Jon is a farmer, a teacher, and an advocate for causes that I believe in. He is open minded, open handed, fair. and authentic. He is a beacon for promoting good in the world." -- Jeff Bridges "'Remember those who work with their hands' is one of Jon Tester's guiding principles. As the only farmer in the U.S. Senate, Tester has fought for a food system that's independent, sustainable, and free of corporate domination. The values that he embodies could not be more important today, more relevant-or more endangered by the greed of multinational corporations. In this book you will find a deep respect for the traditions of the American heartland and a guide for how this country can become more prosperous, more fair, and more compassionate in the future." -- Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation "Politics junkies, especially those following Western issues, will enjoy Tester's fluent storytelling." -- Kirkus Reviews "Why do most Democrats keep faring so poorly in rural America? Mr. Tester, a farmer from Big Sandy, Mont. - and the only full-time farmer in the Senate - has a few ideas. He lays them out at length in Grounded, a memoir that doubles as a policy manifesto." -- New York Times "Candid and appealing. . . . Tester relates his unique personal story with plainspoken charm, and offers helpful advice for red-state Democrats. This political memoir stands apart from the pack." -- Publishers Weekly "Jon Tester shares with the reader some refreshingly honest and straightforward lessons on life and leadership. In Grounded, this farmer-senator reminds us why authenticity, bipartisanship, and honest leadership still play an important role in our government. This is a powerful contribution to us all at a defining time in our country and the world." -- Former U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, R-Nebraska, and author of America: Our Next Chapter
