LIbrary

Best Selling Book

GONNA Run Logo

Is Public Service Calling Your Name?

Before you step onto the campaign trail, equip yourself with the wisdom, strategy, and real-world insights from Author Sheila Omoth Christensen in the GONNA RUN book. This essential guide helps you weigh the life-changing decision of how to run for office, from understanding the personal sacrifices to crafting a winning campaign strategy. Whether you’re considering your first campaign or exploring public service, GONNA RUN is your first step toward making an informed commitment to serve.

Published by Platform like:

GONNA RUN - Book Cover
Author Image

About the Author

Sheila Omoth Christensen

Sheila Omoth Christensen brings over 50 years of experience in public service, campaign management, and grassroots political organization. Although her own journey as a candidate didn’t end in victory, her success as a campaign manager helped elect another candidate who followed her blueprint to win. Inspired to share her hard-earned knowledge, Sheila wrote Gonna ‽ Run to guide aspiring public servants through the complex, demanding, and rewarding process of running for office. Her candid advice, practical strategies, and firsthand insights offer readers a realistic understanding of what it takes to step into leadership, from the local school board to national office.

Book Cover _ GONNA RUN

About the Book

Gonna ‽ Run: Making the Decision to Run for Public Office

Running for office is more than shaking hands and making speeches — it’s a commitment that touches every corner of your life. In Gonna ‽ Run, Sheila Omoth Christensen offers a step-by-step guide to help you determine if you’re ready to take the leap into public service.

This book goes beyond the typical “how-to-win” campaign manual. Instead, it focuses on helping readers make the most critical first decision — whether to run at all. Covering pros and cons related to family, finances, community, and personal stamina, the book spans all levels of public office: local, state, and national.

Inside, you’ll explore:

  • How to assess your readiness and motives
  • The realities of campaign life — sacrifices, scrutiny, and strategy
  • Building your campaign team and crafting a winning message
  • Fundraising methods that actually work
  • The importance of image, public speaking, and dealing with the media
  • Managing opposition research and handling attacks

Whether you’re considering your first campaign or advising a friend, Gonna  Run gives you the foundation to make an informed, confident decision.

Get all the latest news and info
sent to your inbox.