I Have Something to Tell You
| Company type | Book |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founded | September 2020 |
| Founder | Chasten Buttigieg |
| Products | Memoir |
| Parent | Atria Books |
I Have Something to Tell You is a memoir authored by Chasten Buttigieg, released by Atria Books in September 2020. This work explores his upbringing within a conservative Midwestern household, addressing topics such as sexual assault, domestic abuse, and the challenges of growing up closeted. Additionally, it recounts his involvement in his husband's 2020 presidential bid.
Content
The memoir narrates Buttigieg's formative years, his marriage to Pete Buttigieg, and his participation in Pete’s campaign for the U.S. presidency.
Reception
Upon release, the hardcover edition entered The New York Times Best Seller list for hardcover non-fiction at position twelve.
Critical responses were varied; some reviewers believed the book did not fully realize its potential. In The Washington Post, Stephen Petrow commended Buttigieg’s openness, particularly his forthright accounts of sexual assault, homelessness, family estrangement, and bullying. While Petrow acknowledged that the memoir adds depth to Mayor Pete’s persona, he also pointed out the absence of discussion regarding Buttigieg’s limited support among Black and Latino communities, describing this as a missed chance within an otherwise impactful narrative.