The Opposite of Woe: My Life in Beer and Politics

The Opposite of Woe is a captivating memoir by John Hickenlooper, the maverick governor of Colorado.

This book takes readers on an unlikely journey from early loss to college on the 10-year plan, to remarkable business and political success.

With his signature sharp and often hilarious voice, Hickenlooper shares his story of determination and daring, from entrepreneurship to politics. The book follows Hickenlooper's journey from a small-business owner to a millionaire at the helm of a string of pubs in Denver.

He then acted on the encouragement of many and ran for mayor, winning the election and serving an eight-year term as one of the most creative and successful mayors in the United States.

Hickenlooper doubled down on his political career by running for Colorado governor in 2010, which he also won and then won again. Throughout the book, Hickenlooper tackles a host of pressing and volatile issues in a true battleground state: immigration, fracking, capital punishment, guns, the Affordable Care Act, same-sex marriage, and more.

The Opposite of Woe is an inspiring tale of success, quintessentially American yet utterly exceptional.

It is a must-read for anyone interested in politics, business, or simply an inspiring story of determination and perseverance.