Gavin

By Mollie DeVine

"Gavin" by Mollie DeVine is a scathing 2025 expos on California Governor Gavin Newsom, tracing his life from a privileged San Francisco upbringing to his turbulent political career. Drawing on family legacies intertwined with dynasties like the Gettys, Browns, and Pelosis, the book portrays Newsom as a product of elite nepotism, shadowed by personal struggles including dyslexia, divorce, and alleged addictions. Devine dissects his early business ventures-such as the PlumpJack empire, funded by billionaire backers-as gateways to power, while critiquing his mayoral tenure in San Francisco for scandals like the "Care Not Cash" homelessness policy failures, a high-profile affair, and unfulfilled promises on crime and housing. Extending to his governorship, the narrative highlights broken pledges amid crises: COVID-19 lockdown hypocrisy (e.g., the French Laundry incident), the high-speed rail boondoggle, exploding homelessness despite billions spent, surging crime waves, energy blackouts, budget deficits, and a near-recall in 2021. Through chapters on personal betrayals, national ambitions, and a "legacy of failure," Devine argues Newsom's leadership has exacerbated California's woes, prioritizing image and insider alliances over effective governance. This 344-page critique, complete with timelines, glossaries, and an annotated bibliography, paints a portrait of ambition unchecked by accountability, offering a contrarian view for readers interested in political dynasties and Golden State controversies.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FNNDZHHB
• ISBN13: 9798262137824
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"