No Going Back

The Truth on What's Wrong with Politics and How We Move America Forward

By: Kristi Noem

Narrated by: Kristi Noem

Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins

Publisher's summary

The New York Times bestselling author, governor of South Dakota, and former congresswoman tells eye-opening stories of DC dysfunction, shares lessons from leading her state through unprecedented challenge, and explains how we seize this moment to move America forward.

Any elected official can talk about how broken our government is. But their solutions always seem to involve more money, new programs—and reelection to another term. Few offer an unfiltered glimpse into how government actually works, empowering citizens with the knowledge to be part of the solution.

Governor Kristi Noem never planned on being in politics. But her concern for our nation compelled her, on a local, national, and global level. Because she took a different path into public service, as a concerned mom and rancher, her insights help every citizen understand how positive change really happens, despite the dysfunction in Washington DC.

Governor Noem explains how the country is not going back to the Republican party of the 2000s. And that’s a good thing. This book is packed with surprising stories and practical lessons from the front lines of the battle. And she names names.

A lot has changed since 2016, and based on her accomplishments in Congress and as Governor, no one is better equipped than Kristi Noem to explain the tremendous opportunities this opens up for every American.

©2024 Kristi Noem (P)2024 Center Street

Critic reviews

"Governor Kristi Noem is a tremendous leader, one of the best. This book, it's a winner. It exposes the problems we're facing and lays out a fantastic plan to make America great again. You've got to read it!"—Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States

"During Covid, Kristi Noem proved she was the Governor with the best instincts. This book is grounded in that same common sense and fearless fight for freedom. It’s the reminder we need in these dark days to never lose hope in America. Get ready to be inspired!"—Rachel Campos-Duffy, mom of nine and co-host of FOX & Friends Weekend

"In addition to fascinating insights on the inner workings of government, this book will make you bolder! Exactly what America needs."—Chaya Raichik, Creator @LibsOfTikTok

milktoast Republican

this was supposed to be a book bragging about how great she is. it left me wondering two things.
1. why do we keep electing milk toast, Romneyesque Republicans?
2. D...did she kill her dad?

Incredibly insulting

In the very first chapter she implied women with short hair and no nail polish look like 90 year old women! She implies that rural folk in SD regularly kill our animals, no we do not! We are not a bunch of bumpkins. She even talks about hoping her dog would jump out of her truck and said it would be “good riddance” BEFORE the chicken incident. How cruel and disgusting. The book is short and can be finished in a morning. It was full of passive aggressive insults and self entitlement, it’s pretty clear what she thinks of “her people” and she doesn’t think they’re smart enough to recognize the insults. Not happy with the book at all 

The blatant lying.

There wasn't anything to like. Long and boring. Speaker was slow and dull. Bored me to death.