Senator Scott Brown Lands Deal to Publish Memoirs

Posted on March 10, 2010

HarperCollins has announced the acquisition of a currently untitled memoir by Senator Scott Brown, the United States Senator from Massachusetts. The deal was negotiated by Jonathan Burnham, Senior Vice President and Publisher, Harper, and Brown's attorney, Robert B. Barnett of Williams & Connolly. The book will be published in early, 2011. Senator Brown will submit his publishing agreement to the Senate Ethics Committee for approval, which is in accordance with Senate rules.

In his book, Senator Brown will write about his family background, his early career, and his ascent to the office of Massachusetts senator, one of the biggest political stories of 2010. Brown will also discuss the policies and issues he cares about most.

Jonathan Burnham says, "Scott Brown's remarkable rise to the US Senate is merely one part of a life spent fighting for the values he believes in. His own story is one of extraordinary courage, persistence, and hope - it is full of surprises and will make for a vitally important book that will inspire others to follow Senator Brown's footsteps. I am delighted Harper will be publishing it."

Senator Brown says, "I am humbled to have the opportunity to share my personal story in hopes to inform, encourage and inspire others."

Update: The title of Senator Brown's book is Against All Odds: My Life of Hardship, Fast Breaks, and Second Chances.