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Know Your Power: A Message to America's Daughters

5 star:		(16)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(44)

 

 

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.

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.

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.

This book was simple horrendous - poorly written and very boring. I read the first 30 or so pages and simply had to put it down. The writing lacks focus and tends to drift from thought to thought. Though it does well emphasizing how Nancy loves Nancy.

A much better read is Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning

So I stood in the bookstore, and read the first five pages...then sat down...and went through about twenty pages. Bluntly, its not much of an effort, and I'm surprised that the publisher accepted it as such. I thought there would be some thought-provoking ideas here....but sadly...none. I don't think it has that much to offer anyone...other than being something that Nancy wrote. I would hope for better next time she makes a writing effort.

A typical political fluff piece that says nothing about how her public life has made life better for most Americans (other than making her more powerful in her own and Washington's mind). Rich Limo liberal, overly preachy, and condescending best describes this book.

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This book was not only boring , but poorly written. You would think that the leader of Congress could afford a better ghost Writer. Perhaps if Pelosi would spend more time on the countries business ( Energy Crisis ! ), her 9% approval rating would increase.

Personally I, like others, found the book to be hollow. I did not have a high opinion of Madam Pelosi, but I thought to gain more of an idea on her insights and perhaps learn more about her. Overall, I am unimpressed with her attitude and advice. Disagree with her; you're an idiot. Disagree with the democrats on ANYTHING and you're an idiot. As a moderate, I was appalled at some of her logic. Her writing is so-so. Nothing brilliant, but not droll.

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This weekend I had the opportunity to pick up the book and skim through it. Mainly it comes across as short-sighted, lacking any substance, filled with platitudes and bumper-sticker wisdom. I really hoped for more [...]

Nothing you'd want to hand over to your daughter. Pelosi comes across as a very angry person and so who wants to turn their kid into a nutcase. Many other mentors exist in the world more worthy of your child's eyes to read.