Five out of six of us are not part of political extremes and want meaningful reform. If you are reading this, chances are you are part of this silent-but-overwhelming majority. In a world where narrative is controlled by extremes, where do we find our voice? How can we recover our national talent to solve problems? Enter The Reformer’s Dilemma . As a scientist, entrepreneur, and former governor, I look at my experiences— good, bad, and ugly —through a critical lens, to explore the challenges to reforms. Some of the stories from this book will be told for the first time, including my ten hours with President Trump, the devastation of Hurricane Maria, managing a fiscal-economic crisis, the social uprising that prompted my exit from office, and the surprising, unsolicited vote back into politics. The Reformer’s Dilemma draws a path forward in three main ways: 1. The Reformer’s Dilemma: Our society requires a rapid rate of change, yet it is hard to come by. Why? Crisis if you do, crisis if you don’t. This provokes a standstill. How can we address this? 2. Framework to Reform : We will weed out the factors that impact the pace of reform and, ultimately, develop a model for reform dynamics with insights for policy makers and voters alike. 3. The Radical Middle: We will explore the opportunity to rethink and reshape the ill-portrayed middle into a political force that directly tackles the challenges to reform. The silent majority should stay silent no more. Raise your voice and be a part of the effort to depolarize societies and help democracies. Step past the divide and solve the Reformer’s Dilemma . "A Puerto Rico governor's pragmatic lessons for effective changemaking." -BookLife "A former governor's persuasive call to urgent political reform, The Reformer's Dilemma is a resonant memoir regardless of one's political affiliation." -Foreword (Clarion) starred review " Author Ricardo Rosselló Nevares puts heart and soul into developing this intriguing perspective on society, crafting a read that is both enlightening and inspiring. 'The Reformer's Dilemma' is a compelling work that empowers readers to actively participate in shaping a more balanced and effective democratic society while also offering an engaging personal history ." -Readers' Favorite starred review "Change is hard. Changes in Government are harder and fraught with unanticipated obstacles. Governor Rossello's The Reformer's Dilemma tackles this issue with the insight and depth only experience can produce. Drawing on his own experience and other case studies, he examines the complexities and conflicts inherent in reform and expresses them in language a layperson can understand." -Tom Davis, former Congressman and Author of The Partisan Divide "The Reformer's Dilemma is part great storytelling and part thought leadership for anyone that wants insider insights into the challenges of reform. Today, many Americans are troubled with the current political environment and are looking for a path forward. The Reformer's Dilemma offers solutions that can ail the problems facing our politics today." -Pamela Patenaude, Board of Directors, Bipartisan Policy Center "Ricardo Rossello offers an incredible firsthand account examining political crisis and the complexities of governance everywhere. He proposes reforms and ideas to revitalize democracy, focusing on empowering the vast majority of the electorate that feels unrepresented." -Aaron Bare, Author of Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller Exponential Theory: The Power of Thinking Big Ricardo Rosselló is passionate about reform, the science of longevity, and statehood for Puerto Rico. He is a researcher, entrepreneur, tenure-tracked professor, former governor, and current congressional delegate for Puerto Rico. His experiences in the intersection of politics, policy, business, and science give him a unique perspective on a variety of critical issues. Facing fiscal, economic, natural, and social crises as governor, Rosselló embarked on significant structural reforms on healthcare, education, energy, labor, and government, among others. He spearheaded the reduction in the size of government by 20 percent, achieved the largest municipal bond restructuring in US history, and led two major emergency responses, recovery and rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of the largest natural disaster in modern US history. He is the first person elected to an official position in Puerto Rico through direct nomination (write-in for congressional delegate). He is the proud husband of Beatriz and father to Claudia and Pedro.