Bobby Jindal Writes A Book. Does This Mean He's Running For President?
by Chris Good (excerpt)

NEWSWEEK

That's the question raised by the 2012-GOP-watch blog Race 4 2012 in relaying the news that Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) will publish a book, co-written by conservative author Peter Schweizer, in July of 2010. The book, already listed on Amazon, will be entitled "On Solid Ground: Returning to America's Core Values."

It appears to pursue a hybrid between the two book-writing models used by Mitt Romney and Sarah Palin: the idea-driven ideology or policy book (Romney's "No Apology: The Case for American Greatness) and the personal memoir (Palin's "Going Rogue: An American Life"). Here's Amazon's product description of Jindal's book:

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is not only a rising star in the GOP but has been touted as the future face of the Republican Party. In his new book, Jindal tells his own inspiring story and reveals his plan for putting conservatives and America back on solid ground. Blending his personal story, including his conversion to Christianity and his unprecedented political career, with an account of his local and national governmental successes, Jindal offers a bold vision for renewing the GOP and our nation. From health care and national debt to how we can fundamentally transform Washington, Jindal tackles controversial issues and offers fresh solutions. Insightful and inspiring, On Solid Ground provides the leadership voice Republicans seek and the guidance America needs.