In a lucid and well-researched account of the Senate careers of eight former United States Senators, Brown makes the case for progressivism. Mini biographies of each man bookend their senate careers, and Brown is able to effectively draw details from their lives that informed their progressive ideologies.

The book was interesting, but my rating is affected by the fact that I wish Brown was a better raconteur. One thing is clear, the author not only respects his predecessors at Desk 88, but also his position and his constituents.

I love that Senator Brown wrote this book detailing how the previous Senators to sit at Desk 88 impacted history with their service. Each one had setbacks, but was still able to contribute to the better of America. This book is one that needs to be read, as it emphasizes the contributions made by Senators in the past and how working together with others can truly impact the future of our Country. We live in divided times and this book shows how Senators with different values held the same seat and were able to each make positive change.