Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Announces Memoir 'True Gretch'

Michigan's governor to share lessons from leadership and personal challenges in upcoming book.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan announces her memoir, 'True Gretch: What I’ve Learned About Life, Leadership, and Everything in Between,' set for release on July 9, 2024.
The book promises an 'unconventionally honest, personal and funny account' of Whitmer's life, covering her time before and during her tenure as governor.
Whitmer's narrative includes her experiences with the COVID-19 pandemic, a kidnapping plot against her, and her efforts to protect reproductive rights.
The memoir's publication, coming just before the Democratic National Convention, fuels speculation about Whitmer's potential presidential ambitions.
Net proceeds from the book will be donated to the Capital Region Community Foundation, supporting Whitmer's commitment to philanthropy.