Jim Duncan reveals what 45 years in Alaska’s public service taught him about true leadership.
Get the insider perspective on Alaska’s biggest political debates — from oil taxes to the PFD.
A memoir that shows how tough decisions shaped Alaska’s future.

Most people have probably heard the saying that watching laws being made is like watching sausage-making.
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Book revisits decades of history at Alaska’s Capitol and issues that remain much the same today.
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In an era when many Americans are anxious about the future of politics and leadership, Jim Duncan’s book, Making Sausage.
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Begin your adventure through Alaska’s complex political scene. Making Sausage
provides a personal experience of lawmaking and leadership
“Making Sausage by Jim Duncan reveals the truth behind Alaska’s politics, leadership, and public service—told through his 45-year journey shaping the state’s future.”
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