New Book Shares Front-Row Perspective on the Trump Era from Published Opinion Pieces and Private Reflections

Nearly a decade of American politics through the personal letters of author Linda B. Gefen

PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- When Donald J. Trump descended the golden escalator in June 2015 to announce his presidential run, author Linda B. Gefen felt a strong urge to respond. What began as a submission to newspapers soon became a nine-year journey of letters, opinions, and commentary documenting one claimed by many as the most polarizing political era in modern American history.

In her newly release book, "Letters to the Editors…: I Really Did Try!," readers will find this collection of writings, many published in real-life ready made news articles capturing her center-left perspective of Trump's first term, including the pandemic, two impeachments, his loss to Biden in 2020, the January 6 insurrection, and his second presidential race, leading Gefen's writing journey to be far from over.

"My letters began to flow almost simultaneously with Trump's decision to run for President," Gefen said. "A few writings grew into the hundreds, bringing history from my view, center-left, to the pages of this book and major publications like USA Today."

Written as both memoir and political commentary, Gefen's book presents history as it was lived, often in response to breaking news that demanded to be addressed. Her words are not a final word, but a continuing call for truth, accountability, and perspective.

"Open any page of my letters, you may recall a moment in time," Gefen said. "A nine-year collection driven by my passion for truth amongst power, for civic responsibility, and the importance of speaking out from personal engagement with national events that continue to shape America today."

"Letters to the Editors…: I Really Did Try!"

By Linda B. Gefen

ISBN: 9781665776202 (softcover); 9781665776233 (hardcover); 9781665776219 (electronic)

Available at Archway Publishing, Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the author

Linda B. Gefen is a wife, mother, grandmother, entrepreneur, and writer. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in education from Hofstra University. 31 years of owning a retail business brought out her creative side, and social interactions have given her a heightened sense of the community's political pulse. Her first Letter to the Editor was published in USA Today. To learn more, please visit https://www.archwaypublishing.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/865276-letters-to-the-editors.

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