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This was a poignant day to finish this book, the day after the 2020 ”Super Tuesday” primaries, when Warren failed to win Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Texas - all of her “home states.” I won’t lie, this book made me cry, and not least because of the heart-breaking passages about her dog Otis’s illness and death. I walked into work with a heavy heart today.
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The first chapter covers Warren’s life prior to her involvement in politics: her childhood, educat ...more
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The first chapter covers Warren’s life prior to her involvement in politics: her childhood, educat ...more
Sign me up as an Elizabeth Warren fangirl. I have a soft spot for these personal/political memoirs read by the politician. I listened to both of Obama's books while he was first campaigning and find this book to be in a similar vein. She tells of her background, her experience as a professor, then as a Washington player, and finally as a surprising Senator. I like her brand of economic populism and her strong willingness to be a voice for people. This memoir reads well and remains interesting, e
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I don't usually read autobiographical books--I'm more of a fiction person--but I really enjoyed this one. I read The Two Income Trap for a book club years ago, before I knew she was, and enjoyed it. She tells her story in a light, conversational way as the reader learns about her childhood and her family. Through it my respect for Elizabeth Warren increased exponentiality as I learned how she spent her entire career before running for the Senate fighting for regular, working people. It was heart
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Surprisingly interesting and accessible. Made me feel more hopeful about politics moving in a positive direction and about the value of everyday people participating in politics. I listened to the audio version, read by Warren herself and found her to be a great reader, too.
It's not that the writing is so engaging. It's the ideas that are. I think Elizabeth Warren is smart, cares about the right things and recently, her thinking has become increasingly complex...a good thing. Her experience as a senator has made her tougher and smarter. So I'm glad that I read this, because I feel as though I know her politics and values...As her daughter tells her, she's not particularly funny...but she is determined, smart and doesn't give up. She's learned the battles to fight a
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