The Truths We Hold
An American Journey
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4.0 • 326 Ratings
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
The #1 New York Times bestseller
From Vice President Kamala Harris, one of America's most inspiring political leaders, comes a book about the core truths that unite us and how best to act upon them.
"A life story that genuinely entrances." —Los Angeles Times
“An engaging read that provides insights into the influences of [Harris’s] life...Revealing and even endearing.” —San Francisco Chronicle
The daughter of immigrants and civil rights activists, Vice President Kamala Harris was raised in an Oakland, California, community that cared deeply about social justice. As she rose to prominence as one of the political leaders of our time, her experiences would become her guiding light as she grappled with an array of complex issues and learned to bring a voice to the voiceless.
In The Truths We Hold, she reckons with the big challenges we face together. Drawing on the hard-won wisdom and insight from her own career and the work of those who have most inspired her, she communicates a vision of shared struggle, shared purpose, and shared values as we confront the great work of our day.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Kamala Harris exudes confidence and composure, but her memoir digs much deeper than her public image. The country’s 49th vice president—the first African American, South Asian American, and woman to hold the office—walks us through the pivotal moments of her remarkable life, from her Oakland childhood and Howard University years through her service as California’s attorney general and, later, senator. Some of Harris’ stories speak to her passion for justice; after reading about her early professional experiences in the chaotic San Francisco district attorney’s office, we understood why she felt called to seek public office. Others, from a hilarious childhood story about a kitchen mishap with a pan of homemade lemon bars (salt and sugar look alike!) to her pride at officiating the first same-sex marriage in California after Proposition 8 was overturned, make her seem funny, charming, and familiar. The Truths We Hold peels back the layers of one of America’s highest-profile politicians to reveal a spiritual woman devoted to truth and equality. Her story is a testament to the power of community, hard work, and dedication.
Customer Reviews
The Truths We Hold
I appreciated learning about Kamala Harris’ life and family and her rise to influence and power in California. She is sincere, a bit idealistic and a powerful role model for women and girls
Remarkable
A truly remarkable yet utterly American story. A must read for people interested in substance over sound bites.
Wow
She is just not too intelligent. God help us all!