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In my time : a personal and political memoir / by Cheney, Richard B.; Cheney, Liz,1966-;
"In his unmistakable voice and with an insider's eye on history, former Vice President Dick Cheney tells the story of his life and the nearly four decades he has spent at the center of American politics and power"--
Subjects: Cheney, Richard B.; United States. Congress. House; United States. Dept. of Defense; Cabinet officers; Legislators; Vice presidents;
© c2011., Threshold Editions,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Every day is extra / by Kerry, John,1943-author.;
"John Kerry tells the story of his extraordinary life of public service, from decorated Vietnam veteran to five-term United States senator, 2004 Democratic presidential candidate, and Secretary of State for four years: a personal and candid memoir by a witness to some of the most important events of our recent history, including the Iran nuclear deal and the Paris climate accords."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Kerry, John, 1943-; Statesmen; Cabinet officers; Presidential candidates; Legislators; Vietnam War, 1961-1975;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Oath and honor : a memoir and a warning / by Cheney, Liz,1966-author.;
"A gripping first-hand account from inside the halls of Congress as Donald Trump and his enablers betrayed the American people and the Constitution -- leading to the violent attack on our Capitol on January 6th, 2021 -- by the House Republican leader who dared to stand up to it. In the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, Donald Trump and many around him, including certain other elected Republican officials, intentionally breached their oath to the Constitution: they ignored the rulings of dozens of courts, plotted to overturn a lawful election, and provoked a violent attack on our Capitol. Liz Cheney, one of the few Republican officials to take a stand against these efforts, witnessed the attack first-hand, and then helped lead the Congressional Select Committee investigation into how it happened. In Oath and Honor, she tells the story of this perilous moment in our history, those who helped Trump spread the stolen election lie, those whose actions preserved our constitutional framework, and the risks we still face"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Cheney, Liz, 1966-; United States. Congress. House; Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ); Capitol Riot, Washington, D.C., 2021.; Legislators; Women legislators;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Young Jane Young / by Zevin, Gabrielle,author.;
Subjects: Interns (Legislation); Mistresses; Mothers and daughters; Self-actualization (Psychology) in women;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Kamala's way : an American life / by Morain, Dan,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.'Kamala's Way' is a biography of the first Black woman to stand for Vice President, charting how the daughter of two immigrants in segregated California became one of this countrys most effective power players.
Subjects: Biographies.; Harris, Kamala, 1964-; United States. Congress. Senate; African American women legislators; Legislators; Public prosecutors; Attorneys general;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Gabby [sound recording] / by Giffords, Gabrielle D.(Gabrielle Dee),1970-; Kelly, Mark E.; Zaslow, Jeffrey.;
Read by Mark Kelly with a final chapter read by Gabrielle Giffords.
Subjects: Giffords, Gabrielle D. (Gabrielle Dee), 1970-; Giffords, Gabrielle D. (Gabrielle Dee), 1970-; Giffords, Gabrielle D. (Gabrielle Dee), 1970-; Giffords, Gabrielle D. (Gabrielle Dee), 1970-; Kelly, Mark E.; United States. Congress. House; Astronauts; Audiobooks.; Head; Women legislators;
© p2011., Simon & Schuster Audio,
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Dear sister : a memoir of secrets, survival, and unbreakable bonds / by Horton, Michelle,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."In September 2017, a knock on the door upends Michelle Horton's life forever: her sister had just shot her partner and was now in jail. During the investigation that follows, Michelle learns that Nikki had been hiding horrific abuse for years. Stunned to find herself in a situation she'd only ever encountered on television and true crime podcasts, Michelle rearranges her life to care for Nikki's children and simultaneously launches a fight to bring Nikki home, squaring off against a criminal justice system seemingly designed to punish the entire family. In this exquisite memoir, Michelle retraces the sisters' childhood and explores how so many people, including herself, could have been blind to the abuse. An intimate look at a family surviving trauma, Dear Sister is a deeply personal story about what it takes to be believed and the danger of keeping truths hidden. Ultimately, Horton turns her family's suffering into hard won wisdom: a profound story of resilience and the unbreakable bond between sisters"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Addimando, Nikki.; Abused women; Justifiable homicide; Women prisoners;
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This is what America looks like : my journey from refugee to Congresswoman / by Omar, Ilhan,1981-author.; Paley, Rebecca,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."An intimate and rousing memoir by progressive trailblazer Ilhan Omar-the first African refugee, the first Somali-American, and one of the first Muslim women, elected to Congress. Ilhan Omar was only eight years old when war broke out in Somalia. The youngest of seven children, her mother had died while Ilhan was still a little girl. She was being raised by her father and grandfather when armed gunmen attacked their compound and the family decided to flee Mogadishu. They ended up in a refugee camp in Kenya, where Ilhan says she came to understand the deep meaning of hunger and death. Four years later, after a painstaking vetting process, her family achieved refugee status and arrived in Arlington, Virginia. Aged twelve, penniless, speaking only Somali and having missed out on years of schooling, Ilhan rolled up her sleeves, determined to find her American dream. Faced with the many challenges of being an immigrant and a refugee, she questioned stereotypes and built bridges with her classmates and in her community. In under two decades she became a grassroots organizer, graduated from college and was elected to congress with a record-breaking turnout by the people of Minnesota-ready to keep pushing boundaries and restore moral clarity in Washington D.C. A beacon of positivity in dark times, Congresswoman Omar has weathered many political storms and yet maintained her signature grace, wit and love of country-all the while speaking up for her beliefs. Similarly, in chronicling her remarkable personal journey, Ilhan is both lyrical and unsentimental, and her irrepressible spirit, patriotism, friendship and faith are visible on every page. As a result, This is What America Looks Like is both the inspiring coming of age story of a refugee and a multidimensional tale of the hopes and aspirations, disappointments and failures, successes, sacrifices and surprises, of a devoted public servant with unshakable faith in the promise of America"--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Omar, Ilhan, 1981-; United States. Congress. House; Women legislators; Legislators; African American women legislators; Somali Americans; Muslims;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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No second chances : women and political power in Canada / by Graham, Kate,1984-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."As of 2021, only thirteen women had reached Canada's top political posts, elected or appointed provincial premier or prime minister. They have represented all three main political parties and served across provinces and territories from coast to coast to coast. No Second Chances shares the stories of the rise and fall of women in Canada's most senior political roles in the words of the leaders themselves. This book is based on interviews conducted for the Canada 2020 No Second Chances podcast. Graham provides readers with a rare glimpse into the lives of female political leaders and examines why more women have not played this role in Canada from the perspectives of the women who know this story best."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Legislators; Political leadership; Politicians; Women legislators; Women politicians; Women;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Nights too short to dance / by Blais, Marie-Claire,1939-2021,author.; Grubisic, Katia,translator.; translation of:Blais, Marie-Claire,1939-2021.Cœur habité de mille voix.English.;
In 'Nights Too Short Dance', Rene, a Montreal resident and trans man in his 90s, confronts age and illness on a cold winters night. Charismatic as ever, he is surrounded by friends and lovers and over the course of the book, they look back over a century of struggle - Stonewall, the AIDS epidemic, the fight for queer rights that cost them dearly - and realize its not over. But neither is the love and joy. Marie-Claire Blais was born in Quebec City, QC. She died in 2021. A Dewey Diva pick.
Subjects: Social problem fiction.; Transgender fiction.; Novels.; Female friendship; Lesbians; Older men; Sexual minorities; Social movements; Transgender people;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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