Growing Up in South Bend

Discovering Self: Education and Self-Realization

Early Political Career: Trials and Triumphs

Military Service in Afghanistan

Taking the Helm: Becoming Mayor of South Bend

Examples of Innovative City Leadership

Personal Revelations: Coming Out Publicly

Building a Resilient Community

Political Aspirations and a Vision for America's Future

Lessons for Other Cities

The book, 'Shortest Way Home: One Mayor's Challenge and a Model for America's Future', details Pete Buttigieg's experience as the young mayor of South Bend, Indiana. It explores the challenges he faced in transforming his city and reigniting its economy, while also discussing his personal journey and vision for America's future.