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Know Your Power: A Message to America's Daughters [Hardcover]

Nancy Pelosi (Author), Amy Hill Hearth (Author)
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July 29, 2008
“Never losing faith, we waited through the many years of struggle to achieve our rights. But women weren't just waiting; women were working. Never losing faith, we worked to redeem the promise of America, that all men and women are created equal. For our daughters and our granddaughters today we have broken the marble ceiling. For our daughters and our granddaughters now the sky is the limit.” —Nancy Pelosi, after being sworn in as Speaker of the House

When Nancy Pelosi became the first woman Speaker of the House, she made history. She gavelled the House to order that day on behalf of all of America’s children and said, “We have made history, now let us make progress.” Now she continues to inspire women everywhere in this thought-provoking collection of wise words—her own and those of the important people who played pivotal roles in her journey.

In these pages, she encourages mothers and grandmothers, daughters and granddaughters to never lose faith, to speak out and make their voices heard, to focus on what matters most and follow their dreams wherever they may lead. Perhaps the Speaker says it best herself in the Preface: “I find it humbling and deeply moving when women and girls approach me, looking for insight and advice. If women can learn from me, in the same way I learned from the women who came before me, it will make the honor of being Speaker of the House even more meaningful.”

This is a truly special book to share with all the women you know. It is a keepsake to turn to again and again, whenever you need to be reminded that anything is possible when you know your power.

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From Publishers Weekly

In this graceful personal and political history, Pelosi describes growing up as the daughter of a congressman in an Italian-American Catholic world (growing up Catholic had an enormous impact on me) and her burgeoning political interest (I always knew that I did not want to deal only with the meals, the laundry, the house). She details making history twice—becoming the first daughter to follow her father into Congress and in her groundbreaking election as the first female Speaker of the House in 2007. Pelosi writes passionately about the experiences of congressional women (Nothing has been more wholesome for the politics and the government of our country than the increased participation of women) and takes on George W. Bush, who she maintains lacks the vision, knowledge or judgment to be the leader our country needs. Careful to separate the person from the policy, Pelosi deals courteously with the former even when she condemns the latter. Pelosi's book is a simply crafted acknowledgment of the support of her family, mentors and helpful colleagues without rhetorical flourishes, insider scandal or intimate revelations—a gentle account from a tough politician. (July)
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As Pelosi points out in the preface to this slim volume, becoming Speaker of the House was not so much a personal victory as it was a “pivotal moment for all women.” With the proverbial everywoman in mind, she provides a series of life lessons drawn from her experiences and the experiences of women who influenced and inspired her on the journey to Capitol Hill. Though Pelosi, the daughter of Baltimore mayor Tommy D’Alesandro, was admittedly more socially and politically connected than the average American female, she nevertheless broke a succession of gender barriers that many of her own supporters did not even anticipate. Though her personal and political life has already been well documented in Vincent Bzdek’s Woman of the House: The Rise of Nancy Pelosi (2008), she manages to put an intimate spin on some familiar landscapes. Despite the fact that her advice is relatively tame and not especially original—never lose faith, recognize opportunity, organize, don’t agonize, there is no secret sauce, etc.—readers will appreciate the spirit, the sincerity, and the context of the message delivered by one of the most powerful women in the nation. Sure to be of interest to both Pelosi fans and foes. --Margaret Flanagan

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Doubleday; 1 edition (July 29, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0385525869
  • ISBN-13: 978-0385525862
  • Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 0.8 x 8.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (74 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #447,324 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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393 of 430 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Very tough read. Poorly communicated, weak in substance., July 31, 2008
This review is from: Know Your Power: A Message to America's Daughters (Hardcover)
Very tough to get through. Weak and shallow substance. Expected much better and was thoroughly disappointed. Did she really think she had a winner here? Great idea for a book, but zero in the delivery. Could not recommend this to anyone.
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100 of 108 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Running On Empty, August 4, 2008
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I have to say in front that I disagree with much of Speaker Pelosi's politics. Nevertheless she is a successful woman who has achieved a very high position in our government. As a woman I thought her book might bring an enlightening perspective to the particular issues which confront women who want to be politically involved in our society. Unfortunately the book is poorly thought out and poorly written. She cannot seem to escape her ego enough to compose a thoughtful tome which might prove valuable to women regardless of their political bent. I suspect that even readers who are ardent admirers of Ms Pelosi may find themselves disappointed in this book.
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425 of 486 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Absolute power corrupts, July 31, 2008
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William A. Hensler (Holt, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
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I went down to the local store and grabbed this book off a shelf, got a cup of joe, and read it. I have the joy of being able to read her book and not paying a dime to her.

I guess the book makes sense in a Bizzaro world sort of way. I'll give you that warning.

Nancy gives the reader her life's lessons. Nancy tells about her struggles against Republicans and the various groups that make America a not so great place to live. It's kind of weird reading what the Speaker of the House thinks of her fellow Americans: Nancy thinks less of people politically opposed to her than of violent criminals. Criminals act bad because of events in life. Republicans and Conservatives are bad because they think wrong. Actually, it's a little chilling.

The writing is OK. I just hugely disagree with what she writes and how she thinks.

Now, don't think here writing is in the same league as Professor Newt Gingrich. Gingrich has his personal issues but he is a fantastic writer and an excellent history professor. Here is an example of Professor Gingrich writings Grant Comes East . Conversely, Nancy generally writes in this strange first person way and how her logic is always best. Actually, "logic" is a wrong word. It's Nancy's feeling that matter most. You're going to get a book of feelings. It's like Oprah as a politician who writes, badly.

Nancy is a mere opportunist. She is bankrolled by a fortune from her husband and is elected by a congressional district that has less choice in an election than the old Soviet Union. She writes for the leftist tea and cookie crowd that has never had to do a hard day of work in their life. But if you read her book it will give you insight into the way they think of us. Typical American are not merely the opposition; we're her political enemies.

Sorry, Nancy gets one star and she earned it.
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