Ben Rhodes Books in Order

Ben Rhodes is a renowned author, speechwriter, and former national security advisor. He currently serves as a deputy national security advisor to President Barack Obama, overseeing the administration's national security communications, speechwriting, public diplomacy, and global engagement programming. Rhodes has also been a senior speechwriter and foreign policy advisor to the Obama campaign since 2007. He previously worked for former congressman Lee Hamilton from 2002 to 2007. Notably, Rhodes co-authored Without Precedent: The Inside Story of the 9/11 Commission with Thomas Kean and Lee Hamilton. A native New Yorker, Rhodes holds a BA from Rice University and an MFA from New York University, further solidifying his credentials as a distinguished voice in international relations and politics.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Ben Rhodes

  • #1
    The World As It Is: Inside the Obama White House(2018)
    Amazon
  • #2
    After the Fall: Being American in the World We've Made(2021)
    Amazon

About Ben Rhodes

Ben Rhodes is a renowned author, speechwriter, and former national security advisor. He currently serves as a deputy national security advisor to President Barack Obama, overseeing the administration's national security communications, speechwriting, public diplomacy, and global engagement programming. Rhodes has also been a senior speechwriter and foreign policy advisor to the Obama campaign since 2007. He previously worked for former congressman Lee Hamilton from 2002 to 2007. Notably, Rhodes co-authored Without Precedent: The Inside Story of the 9/11 Commission with Thomas Kean and Lee Hamilton. A native New Yorker, Rhodes holds a BA from Rice University and an MFA from New York University, further solidifying his credentials as a distinguished voice in international relations and politics.

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