Essays for my Father is a collection of essays about Gov. Chris Christie and New Jersey politics, the national political scene, unnecessary wars and wrong-headed government, rare displays of political courage, not-so-rare displays of political cowardice, an Italian-American heritage shared by 17 million Americans, public employee unions, and other public policy issues that challenge state and federal government. “Richard Muti"s essays are smart and provocative, personal and political. Essays for my Father is a fascinating journey across America"s cultural landscape.” —Linda Fairstein, former prosecutor and crime novelist