Gavin Newsom is the governor of California. He previously served as lieutenant governor of California and mayor of San Francisco. Before elected office, he was a small business entrepreneur. He founded the PlumpJack Group, which now consists of twelve retailstores, wineries, hotels, and restaurants. He is the husband of Jennifer Siebel Newsom and the father of four children.

Few readers of Young Man in a Hurry will come away thinking of its author as the 'Prince Gavin' of his rivals' caricature. Instead they will see a man ... whose story is far more complex, and interesting, than the haircut and smile would have you believe – one whose life might just have equipped him to win the most powerful office in the world

Gavin Newsom is the governor of California. He previously served as lieutenant governor of California and mayor of San Francisco. Before elected office, he was a small business entrepreneur. He founded the PlumpJack Group, which now consists of twelve retailstores, wineries, hotels, and restaurants. He is the husband of Jennifer Siebel Newsom and the father of four children.

Few readers of Young Man in a Hurry will come away thinking of its author as the 'Prince Gavin' of his rivals' caricature. Instead they will see a man ... whose story is far more complex, and interesting, than the haircut and smile would have you believe – one whose life might just have equipped him to win the most powerful office in the world