Who Is Government?

The subtitle of the book is "The Untold Story of Public Service." Were the stories in the book untold or new for you? What did you find most surprising or enlightening in the book?

Before reading this book, what came into your head when you thought about a "government bureaucrat?" Has reading this book changed that image?

Each chapter is written by a different author, and has a slightly different flavor. Whose writing style did you most enjoy reading?

The book's subjects are also wide-ranging, from higher profile trailblazers to entry-level workers to a statistical index. Which was your favorite person/topic to learn about and why?

What makes some of the subjects of this book heroes? How does it differ from what our stereotypical definition of a "hero" might be?

What makes this book a timely read? How does it relate to current events?

Who should read this book? Who would you recommend it to?

The last page of the book asks readers to share if a federal employee inspired you or made a positive impact on your community, on our country, or on the world? If you have such a story, share it with your club (and if you'd like with the Partnership for Public Service, per the book's request: yourstories@ourpublicservice.org.