Burlington, Vermont

Sanders is enamored with his home state of Vermont, its culture, its people, and its rustic charm. While he preferred living in more secluded towns, he found Burlington to be one of his biggest political opportunities. As mayor of Burlington, Sanders helped transform the city with progressive political initiatives. Burlington is also where, on May 26, 2015, Sanders announced his run for the presidency.

Chicago, Illinois

Sanders attended the University of Chicago where his political ideology began to take form. He was involved in various student groups and served as a civil rights and anti-war activist. Inspired by his fellow students and activists such as Martin Luther King Jr., Sanders' political mindset was essentially born in Chicago.

Socialism

While not discussed heavily in his book, one of the most common criticisms of Sanders is his long-standing allegiance to socialism. He calls himself a Democratic Socialist, meaning he advocates...