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The art of power : my story as America's first woman Speaker of the House / Nancy Pelosi.
"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"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781668048047 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 337 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 24 cm
- Edition: First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
- Publisher: New York : Simon & Schuster, 2024.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
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| Genre: | Biographies. Autobiographies. Personal narratives. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | 328.73092 Pelos | 31681010391340 | NONFIC | Available | - |
Nancy Pelosi was elected the 52nd Speaker of the House in 2007âand 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 Pelosiâs 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.
