I opened Breaking History expecting a political memoir. Instead, it felt like a handbook on how big deals get done. Kushner explains his time in the White House in precise detail, including who he hired, who he fired, and how he handled office turf battles to reach the Abraham Accords.
The chapters on Middle East peace talks felt unbelievable in a good way. Kushner demonstrates that steady follow-up and a willingness to disregard outdated talking points can resolve problems that others deem impossible. When I ran an aluminum plant that worked on tight margins, I learned something similar. Turning “cannot be done” into “already shipped” takes patience and constant effort.
Takeaway: Success often comes from staying at the table after everyone else leaves. Whether you are negotiating supply prices or asking for a halfway-house placement, calm patience and solid preparation will beat louder voices every time.
