Democracy on the Brink: How 'I Alone Can Fix It' Warns Us About the Future

As America weathered the storms of 2020, the very foundations of its democracy were put to the test. I Alone Can Fix It is both a chronicle of that year and a warning for the years to come. The book’s detailed reporting reveals how close the nation came to constitutional crisis—and how the courage of individuals and the strength of institutions preserved the republic.

Through scenes of legal battles, military resistance, and unprecedented voter turnout, Leonnig and Rucker show that democracy is not self-sustaining. It requires vigilance, reform, and the willingness of ordinary people to stand up for what is right. The book’s closing chapters, filled with both anxiety and hope, remind readers that the story of American democracy is still being written.

For anyone concerned about the future, I Alone Can Fix It is essential reading—a roadmap of dangers to avoid and strengths to build upon.
Sources: Kirkus Reviews, NPR, Medium