"Why do most Democrats keep faring so poorly in rural America? Mr. Tester, a farmer from Big Sandy, Mont. — and the only full-time farmer in the Senate — has a few ideas. He lays them out at length in Grounded, a memoir that doubles as a policy manifesto." — New York Times

“Candid and appealing. . . . Tester relates his unique personal story with plainspoken charm, and offers helpful advice for red-state Democrats. This political memoir stands apart from the pack.” — Publishers Weekly

“Politics junkies, especially those following Western issues, will enjoy Tester’s fluent storytelling.” — Kirkus Reviews

“Jon Tester and I were raised in the same small town of Big Sandy, Montana.  He has an authentic and unique perspective of America that should never be ignored. This is a story about the truest way we can progress as a nation, and to hold our government accountable, without dismissing the beating heart and working soul of those who live in rural America. Nobody cares more than Jon.” — Jeff Ament, Pearl Jam

“‘Remember those who work with their hands’ is one of Jon Tester’s guiding principles. As the only farmer in the U.S. Senate, Tester has fought for a food system that’s independent, sustainable, and free of corporate domination. The values that he embodies could not be more important today, more relevant—or more endangered by the greed of multinational corporations. In this book you will find a deep respect for the traditions of the American heartland and a guide for how this country can become more prosperous, more fair, and more compassionate in the future.” — Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation

"Jon Tester is the essence of a true Montanan. He works hard, stands up to bullies, helps his neighbors, and does it all with such authentic empathy, Democrats and Republicans alike in a deeply red state continue to proudly call him their Senator. His story is one of bravery. Of tirelessly fighting for justice while learning to do better. He is, truly, a fine example of what makes America great." — Stephanie Land, New York Times bestselling author of Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and A Mother’s Will to Survive

"Jon is a farmer, a teacher, and an advocate for causes that I believe in. He is open minded, open handed, fair. and authentic. He is a beacon for promoting good in the world.” — Jeff Bridges 

“Jon Tester shares with the reader some refreshingly honest and straightforward lessons on life and leadership. In Grounded, this farmer-senator reminds us why authenticity, bipartisanship, and honest leadership still play an important role in our government. This is a powerful contribution to us all at a defining time in our country and the world.” — Former U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, R-Nebraska, and author of America: Our Next Chapter

Jon Tester is a third-generation farmer and a U.S. senator representing Montana. A former elementary school music teacher, he served on his local school board before running for and serving two terms in the Montana Senate. He and his wife, Sharla, operate the same farm near Big Sandy, Montana, homesteaded by Tester's grandparents more than a century ago. The Testers raise organic wheat, barley, safflower, lentils, millet, alfalfa hay, and peas. Elected to the Senate in 2006, Tester serves on the Appropriations, Commerce, Indian Affairs, and Banking Committees. He is also the ranking member of the Veterans' Affairs Committee.