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How Sweet It Is: Defending the American Dream Hardcover – August 22, 2023

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The first Black woman elected to statewide office in Virginia reveals in her memoir how her Christian faith, unwavering patriotism, and fervent commitment to conservative principles propelled her to serve and sacrifice for her country and a better future.

Winsome Earle-Sears sent shock waves across Virginia and the country at large when she pulled off her stunning upset victory in November 2021 and became the first woman lieutenant governor of Virginia and the first Black woman, the first naturalized female citizen, and first female veteran elected to statewide office. She earned intense national coverage because of her unwavering support for Second Amendment rights and her strong commitment to education opportunity for all students. Now in her memoir, How Sweet It Is, Winsome will tell her story and explain how she arrived at that historic moment in time.

A devout Christian, Winsome is also a true believer in the promise of the American Dream. Her father was approved to immigrate to the U.S.A. and left Jamaica, arriving in America on August 11, 1963, with only $1.75 in his pocket. Winsome joined him when she was just six years old, and ever since she has never ceased enthusiastically bucking conventions, defying expectations, and charging straight toward challenges.

Winsome’s remarkable story is one of faith and family, personal loss and perseverance, philanthropy and patriotism, service and sacrifice. But through it all, her Christian faith sustained her, drove her, and compelled her to give back to her community and her country. Her unyielding belief in the fundamental righteousness of America stands in stark opposition to the increasingly pervasive ideologies that are dividing the country. In How Sweet It Is, Winsome encourages Americans to never stop fighting for their country and shows them how to chart a new path forward.

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August 22, 2023
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6.35 x 0.94 x 9.4 inches
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"When my father came to this country August eleventh of 1963, he came from Jamaica at the height of the U.S. civil rights movement. He came— and it was such a bad time for us— but I asked him ‘Why did you come?’ and he answered that he came because America was where the jobs and the opportunity were. And he only came with a dollar seventy- five. One dollar and seventy- five cents. He took any job he could find, and he put himself through school and started his American Dream. Now he’s comfortably retired."

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"Faith. Service. Sacrifice. Those are just three words that come to mind when one thinks of the life of Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. Winsome Sears embodies the ideals of the American spirit and exemplifies what it means to live the American Dream. Her powerful, personal story—rooted in fearlessness, optimism, and faith—should uplift and inspire every American."―Mike Pence, 48th vice president of the United States

"Winsome writes her own story of a faith-focused conservative patriot––who happens to be a black woman––who knows how blessed by God she is to be an American. It's an inspiring tale that, thankfully, is still unfolding in our midst, and I can't wait to see the next chapter!"―Ken Cuccinelli, former attorney general of Virginia and former acting deputy secretary of Homeland Security

"If the incredible journey of Virginia Lt. Governor Winsome Sears were depicted as fiction, critics would complain that the story was simply not plausible. The very true story of this remarkable woman of faith and family and freedom is an inspiration and serves as a powerful encouragement to those who feel life isn’t fair or that they can’t succeed in a world where fame, wealth, and influence create all the advantages. Her story reminds us that with God, anything is possible, but that doesn’t exclude hard work, taking risks, and persevering through strong head winds. Winsome Sears is not finished with her journey and story—I’d submit she’s just getting started!"―Mike Huckabee, former governor of Arkansas and host of “Huckabee”

About the Author

Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears was born in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1964. She is a mother, wife, and is proud to have served in the United States Marines. She was also a hard-charging vice president of the Virginia State Board of Education, and she received presidential appointments to the U.S. Census Bureau, where she cochaired the African American Committee, and the Advisory Committee on Women Veterans to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
In addition to earning a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Regent University, Earle-Sears built a successful business as a trained electrician. She understands the importance of helping small businesses thrive but is most proud of her community work leading a men’s prison ministry and serving as director of a women’s homeless shelter for the Salvation Army.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Center Street (August 22, 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1546004475
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1546004479
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.04 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.35 x 0.94 x 9.4 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #342,335 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #794 in Political Conservatism & Liberalism
- #1,244 in Black & African American Biographies
- #4,390 in U.S. State & Local History

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Charles Pine

Love this woman

Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2024

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Her story is very inspiring, and tells the story of a legal immigrant coming to the United States and working their way to prosperity. Her father, dissatisfied by the quality of education she was receiving in the United States, sent her back home to live with her grandparents to get a better education. Moving back to the United States to live with her father when she was starting High School . The high school couldn’t believe she was is far ahead of her American classmates. I wish she was eligible to run for president.

Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2024

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The story is compelling and Winsome Sears, is a skilled writer. I read the book straight through, in a little over a day and even took notes. I discovered many useful observations as we share several similar life experiences. I was married to a Bi-polar woman, she had a Bi-polar daughter. I am a Army Veteran, she was a Marine. I am a serial entrepreneur, and she has started several businesses. Even though I was born in the USA and both sides of my family can be traced to the English Colonies of the 1600's, my current wife was born in China and currently going through the nationalization process. In short, I identify with the story!

Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2024

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This was a wonderful well written book and kept my attention throughout the read!

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Joneva L. Flowers

Arrived in excellent condition

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2024

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I like the attitude of the author and her viewpoint.

Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2023

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This book is from an American Hero and patriot. From what I’ve read, I really like it a lot. Winsome is someone who makes this country great. If she is letting us know what sweetness is, then sweetness she defines. Get it, read it, learn a lot. Thank you for your service, thank you a lot!

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Karen S. Hansen

Chatting with Winsome

Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2023

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While reading this book I had a vision of me sitting at a table conversing with the author as if we were friends. Her writing style emits that feeling. It’s like a causal account of her life story as if she’s chatting with me, interrupting herself by recalling memories as her story moves along. It’s not literally presented as if an editor was reorganizing a manuscript and in that regard, I was amused and interested. She is indeed a remarkable woman and has such a strong personal drive, which accounts for her achievements.

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Kansas Mom

Great inspiring book!

Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2023

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Amazing woman. Virginia is blessed to have her. Uplifting story.

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Gary Powers

Very impressive and inspiring autobiography

Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2023

I just finished reading Winsome Sears autobiography. This should be required reading by all people although young adults in particular. Winsome describes her formative years spent in her home country of Jamaica. Once she moves to the US, her adopted country, she soon joins the Marines which helped give her the discipline, motivation and drive to excel. Winsome followed one of the most interesting and diverse career paths as one can imagine. Driven by her Christian faith and willingness to allow herself to not be afraid to fail, she succeeded in business and politics while learning from her personal losses and setbacks while continually giving back to the community along the way. I highly recommend reading this book regardless of your political affiliation. It will be an inspiration to us all, it certainly was to me!

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