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The art of power my story as America's first woman Speaker of the House

"The most powerful woman in American political history tells the story of her transformation from housewife to House Speaker--how she became a master legislator, a key partner to presidents, and the most visible leader of the Trump resistance"--

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Main Author: Pelosi, Nancy, 1940- (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Simon & Schuster, [2024]
Edition:First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
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Pelosi, Nancy, > 1940-
Women politicians > United States > Biography.
Women legislators > United States > Biography.
Legislators > United States > Biography.
Women > Political activity > United States.
Power (Social sciences) > United States.
Women > United States > Conduct of life.
United States > Politics and government > 1989-
Autobiographies.
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Summary:"The most powerful woman in American political history tells the story of her transformation from housewife to House Speaker--how she became a master legislator, a key partner to presidents, and the most visible leader of the Trump resistance"--
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:337 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
ISBN:9781668048047
1668048043
Author Notes:Nancy Pelosi was elected the 52nd Speaker of the House in 2007--and served as the first woman Speaker for eight years, off and on until 2023. She came to Congress in 1987 for the children and to fight HIV/AIDS. Under Pelosi's leadership, Congress enacted transformative legislation, most notably the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. A defender of democracy, she directed House efforts to investigate the January 6th insurrection and has spoken out forcefully for human rights globally. Pelosi continues to represent San Francisco in the House, a privilege she has treasured for thirty-seven years. Pelosi and her husband, Paul, have five children and ten grandchildren. They live in San Francisco, which they consider heaven on earth.

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