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Trump

Name: Trump: The Art of the Deal
Author: Donald J. Trump

The Art of the Deal

by Donald J. Trump

Each month, the club selects a book that sparks conversation and thought among our members, and this choice is no exception.

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AMAC Book Club April 1, 2025 · 2 min read

4/1/25 – : The AMAC Book Club is excited to announce that "Trump: The Art of the Deal" by Donald J. Trump will be our featured book for April. Each month, the club selects a book that sparks conversation and thought among our members, and this choice is no exception.

Written by Donald J. Trump and co-author Tony Schwartz, "The Art of the Deal" offers readers a firsthand account of the deal-making tactics that made Trump one of America's most noteworthy businessmen long before his venture into politics. The book combines Trump’s memoirs of his early business career with business advice, making it a significant reference in understanding the strategies behind the successes and challenges of this polarizing public figure.

"Our selection of 'The Art of the Deal' is meant to inspire our members to explore different facets of leadership and negotiation," said Rebecca Weber, CEO of AMAC. "We look forward to engaging discussions on how Trump's business strategies can be applied in various aspects of life and understanding the complexities of deal-making from a real estate mogul’s perspective."

The AMAC Book Club, known for selecting provocative and thought-provoking titles, aims to explore the intricate art of negotiation as exemplified in the career of one of the most iconic figures in business and politics.

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Donald J. Trump

Donald J. Trump, born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York, is a prominent real estate developer, businessman, and television personality who served as the 45th President of the United States. Trump graduated from the Wharton School of Finance and Commerce at the University of Pennsylvania and took over his family's real estate business in 1971, which he expanded into a wide array of projects including hotels, casinos, and golf courses. Trump is also known for his ventures in entertainment, notably hosting and producing the reality television show "The Apprentice" from 2004 to 2015, which became a significant success on NBC. As an author, Trump has written more than fourteen books, with his first, "The Art of the Deal," published in 1987, becoming a bestseller. His political career is marked by significant achievements and controversies, including his two impeachments and his policies on trade, immigration, and foreign affairs. Trump ran a successful campaign for the presidency in 2016, employing the slogan "Make America Great Again," and won re-election in 2024 after a loss in 2020, making him the second U.S. president to serve non-consecutive terms. He is currently serving as the 47th President of the United States.

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