Some potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidates are openly documenting their difficult childhoods in their books, "Where We Keep the Light," and "Young Man in a Hurry." These politicians have been particularly candid about their difficult relationships with their parents, particularly with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. These candid admissions have been seen as a way to make their public stories more accessible and as a sign of shifting taboos and a desire for candidates to appear relatable.