{"product_id":"whats-next-a-backstage-pass-to-the-west-wing-its-cast-and-crew-and-its-enduring-legacy-ofservice-hardcover","title":"What's Next: A Backstage Pass to the West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy Ofservice - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMelissa Fitzgerald\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMary McCormack\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAaron Sorkin\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e*INSTANT \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER* \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA behind-the-scenes look into the creation and legacy of\u003ci\u003e The West Wing\u003c\/i\u003e as told by cast members Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack, with compelling insights from cast and crew exploring what made the show what it was and how its impassioned commitment to service has made the series and relationships behind it endure.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Step back inside the world of President Jed Bartlet's Oval Office with Fitzgerald and McCormack as they reunite the\u003ci\u003e West Wing \u003c\/i\u003ecast and crew in a lively and colorful \"backstage pass\" to the timeless series. This intimate, in-depth reflection reveals how \u003ci\u003eThe West Wing\u003c\/i\u003e was conceived, and spotlights the army of people it took to produce it, the lifelong friendships it forged, and the service it inspired. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From cast member origin stories to the collective cathartic farewell on the show's final night of filming, \u003ci\u003e What's Next \u003c\/i\u003ewill delight readers with on-set and off-camera anecdotes that even \u003ci\u003eWest Wing\u003c\/i\u003e superfans have never heard. Meanwhile, a deeper analysis of the show's legacy through American culture, service, government, and civic life underscores how the series envisaged an American politics of decency and honor, creating an aspirational White House beyond the bounds of fictional television. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eWhat's Next \u003c\/i\u003erevisits beloved episodes with fresh, untold commentary; compiles poignant and hilarious stories from the show's production; highlights initiatives supported by the cast, crew, and creators; and makes a powerful case for competent, empathetic leadership, hope, and optimism for whatever lies ahead.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMelissa Fitzgerald \u003c\/b\u003eis an actor, producer and social justice advocate. As an actor, Melissa is best known for her seven-year role as Carol on the award-winning television series, \u003ci\u003eThe West Wing\u003c\/i\u003e. While in Hollywood, Melissa co-founded Voices in Harmony, a mentoring program that uses theater to work with historically underserved teens. She took Voices in Harmony to war-torn northern Uganda to work with former abducted child soldiers, resulting in the award-winning documentary \"After Kony: Staging Hope.\" She is also co-executive producer of \"Halfway Home,\" a film that profiles several returning veterans as they share their struggles reintegrating after experiencing the trauma of war. In 2013, Melissa left Hollywood to champion justice system reform at All Rise where she is at the forefront of engaging the public in the expansion of treatment courts and advancing justice system responses for individuals impacted by substance use and mental health disorders. She has been published in \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e and is a recipient of the Secretary of the Army's Public Service Medal. Melissa is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre. She lives in Washington, DC. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMary McCormack\u003c\/b\u003e is an actor, producer, and activist who played Deputy National Security Advisor Kate Harper on \u003ci\u003eThe West Wing\u003c\/i\u003e. A Tony-nominated Broadway actress, she is known for a diversity of roles across film, television, and theater. Mary is an outspoken advocate for a whole host of causes, from social justice and women's rights to veterans' issues and criminal justice reform. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and three daughters.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 608\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.95 x 9.24 x 6.37 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 13, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752528511264,"sku":"9780593184547","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/13a64171dd53d6f85201dbd126f41704.jpg?v=1779998186","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/whats-next-a-backstage-pass-to-the-west-wing-its-cast-and-crew-and-its-enduring-legacy-ofservice-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}