The Art of Power The Art of Power

The Art of Power

My Story as America's First Woman Speaker of the House

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Publisher Description

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.

When, at age forty-six, Nancy Pelosi, mother of five, asked her youngest daughter if she should run for Congress, Alexandra Pelosi answered: “Mother, get a life!” And so Nancy did, and what a life it has been.

In The Art of Power, Pelosi describes for the first time what it takes to make history—not only as the first woman to ascend to the most powerful legislative role in our nation, but to pass laws that would save lives and livelihoods, from the emergency rescue of the economy in 2008 to transforming health care. She describes the perseverance, persuasion, and respect for her members that it took to succeed, but also the joy of seeing America change for the better. Among the best-prepared and hardest working Speakers in history, Pelosi worked to find common ground, or stand her ground, with presidents from Bush to Biden. She also shares moving moments with soldiers sent to the front lines, women who inspired her, and human rights activists who fought by her side.

Pelosi took positions that established her as a prophetic voice on the major moral issues of the day, warning early about the dangers of the Iraq War and of the Chinese government’s long record of misbehavior. This moral courage prepared her for the arrival of Trump, with whom she famously tangled, becoming a red-coated symbol of resistance to his destructive presidency. Here, she reveals how she went toe-to-toe with Trump, leading up to January 6, 2021, when he unleashed his post-election fury on the Congress. Pelosi gives us her personal account of that day: the assault not only on the symbol of our democracy but on the men and women who had come to serve the nation, never expecting to hide under desks or flee for their lives—and her determined efforts to get the National Guard to the Capitol. Nearly two years later, violence and fury would erupt inside Pelosi’s own home when an intruder, demanding to see the Speaker, viciously attacked her beloved husband, Paul. Here, Pelosi shares that horrifying day and the traumatic aftermath for her and her family.

The woman who has been lauded by her opposition as “the most powerful Speaker” ever shows us why she is not afraid of a good fight. The Art of Power is about the fighting spirit that has always animated her, and the historic legacy that spirit has produced.

GENRE
Biographies & Memoirs
RELEASED
2024
August 6
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
352
Pages
PUBLISHER
Simon & Schuster
SELLER
Simon & Schuster Digital Sales LLC
SIZE
53.4
MB

Customer Reviews

SBHLIL ,

A hero for our children and our nation

A powerful book by one of the most powerful persons in modern history. A must read. Pelosi writes with clarity and conviction. She is driven to fight for our children and our democracy. We in the US are fortunate to have had her as our Speaker of the House and House leader for so many decades. Thank you, Madame Pelosi.

Lehestro ,

Reads like a press release

First off, I am a fan of Nancy Pelosi as a politician, so was really excited for this book. Unfortunately, I am not such a fan of Nancy Pelosi as a writer. As good as she is with words in the political sphere, she really lacks the gift of storytelling. Other than the disturbing and terrible story of her husband being attacked, this book reads more like an extended press release. There is very little narrative or insight and more a subjective take on a list of facts. I’m quite disappointed, especially since she is, to me, one of the sharpest and most adroit political minds of my lifetime.

ErKlNm17 ,

👎🏼

It’s hard to believe anyone in some kind of government/power. 🙁

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