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On the House: A Washington Memoir — Kindle Edition

On the House: A Washington Memoir is John Boehner’s account of his time in Congress and as Speaker of the House. The Kindle edition presents his reflections on Washington politics, fellow leaders, the Republican Party, and his career, with an informal, humorous tone described in the listing.

At a glance

First-person account by former Speaker of the House John Boehner.
Covers life in Washington, his rise and setback in leadership, views on party politics, and encounters with political leaders.
Kindle listing identifies screen reader support and reading aids including Word Wise and Page Flip.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The subject matter combines a senior congressional leader’s personal recollections with commentary on party politics and Washington.
Customer feedback describes the writing as conversational and humorous, which may suit readers seeking a lighter memoir style.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Edition details
Publisher	St. Martin's Press
Publication date	April 13, 2021
Language	English
Print length	282 pages
File size	35.6 MB
ISBN-13	978-1250277183

Kindle features
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers interested in the U.S. House, congressional leadership, and Washington political memoirs.
Readers looking for a personal account that mixes political anecdotes with opinions about party change.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a neutral, independently reported history rather than one politician’s personal perspective.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 5,139 ratings

5 stars64%64%
4 stars22%22%
3 stars10%10%
2 stars2%2%
1 star2%2%

Customer feedback highlights an engaging and informative political memoir, with readers also describing it as readable, humorous, conversational, and candid. Those reported qualities may appeal to readers who prefer political recollections told in an accessible personal voice. The listing presents the content as Boehner’s own account, so its firsthand perspective is not the same as a balanced or independently reported history. Aggregate ratings are generally favorable but include a smaller share of low ratings, and do not explain individual readers’ reasons.

Positive themes

Customers describe the memoir as informative and engaging.
Readers report appreciating its humor, straightforward style, readability, and the author’s willingness to share experiences.

Frequently asked questions

What is On the House about?

It is John Boehner’s memoir of Washington and congressional life, including his time as Speaker, his political relationships, and his views on the Republican Party.

What format and reading features are listed?

This listing is for a Kindle edition. It lists screen reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise, and Page Flip.

Is the book presented as an impartial history?

No. The supplied description presents it as Boehner’s own experiences and impressions, so readers should expect a personal political perspective.