New book by Obama's speechwriter details his journey with surfing
New book by Obama's speechwriter details his journey with surfing
A new book by former President Barack Obama’s former speechwriter, David Litt, details his attempts at learning to surf–and some of the life lessons he learned along the way.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is factually accurate. It correctly states that David Litt, former speechwriter for Barack Obama, has a new book about learning to surf. The sources confirm the book's existence and subject matter.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: David Litt is a former speechwriter for Barack Obama.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms that David Litt is a former speechwriter for President Obama.
- Verification Source #4: Confirms that David Litt is Obama's speechwriter.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms that David Litt is a former Obama speechwriter.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: David Litt has a new book detailing his attempts at learning to surf.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms David Litt's new book highlights his journey with surfing.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms David Litt's new memoir follows his journey learning how to surf.
- Verification Source #3: Confirms Litt's new book, 'It's Only Drowning,' details his journey into surfdom.
- Verification Source #4: Confirms Litt's latest book, It's Only Drowning.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms the book's title is 'It's Only Drowning' and is about learning to surf.
- Assessment: Supported
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 2: 'But the former speechwriter for President Obama and bestselling author who describes himself as a Frisbee-playing, farm-to-table eating and -'
- Source 3: 'In his newly released book, “It's Only Drowning,” Litt details his journey into surfdom.'