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At turns inspiring, engaging, and enthusiastic, Senator Gillibrand's new book is both a recounting of her journey to become New York's junior Senator, and an impassioned call for arms for women empowerment and engagement. Combining both political recountings and personal stories, Senator Gillibrand reveals warmth and honesty, consistent with her reputation as a champion of lost causes.
The book itself is a quick read, clocking in at fewer than 200 pages. It is written with a light candor, with Senator Gillibrand freely discussing her thoughts on modern day feminism, how she finds strength in her personal life, and how she faces challenges both personal and political. The openness is refreshing - Senator Gillibrand holds nothing back as she expresses her frustration and disappointment with the failed vote on the Military Justice Improvement Act, how overwhelemed and impassioned she was as she faced down the difficulties of helping New York recover from Hurricane Sandy or ensuring that the first responders during 9/11 received proper health care and compensation, and how personal challenges, tragedies, and setbacks only inspired her further.
Whether it is discussing the difficulties of giving birth while being an active member of the House of Representatives, or forcefully arguing for the advancement of women's rights, Senator Gillibrand's book "Off the Sidelines: Raise Your Voice, Change the World" should be hailed for exactly what it is - an open and honest glimpse into the life one of the rising stars in politics, and someone who firmly believes in the endless possibilities of women.
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I think every man should buy this book and give it to their wives, sisters, or daughters.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is one of only five women in congress to have given birth during her time in office. To say she is a trailblazer is an understatement. She has made it her mission to give a voice to the voiceless. This is her story, personal and heartfelt. But this is much more than just a feel good success story. She uses her story, quite effectively, to inspire a new generation of women to "get off the sidelines" and to take charge of the world around us.
Kirsten's story is unique, because she's a working mom and a United States Senator. Few moms worry about trading schedules for presiding over the Senate and fewer senators worry about breast feeding on the Senate floor. She even acknowledges that she has it easy because her job gives her unparalleled flexibility, and she gives specific examples of other working moms who don't have that luxury. As I read this book, I realize this isn't just a book about her, it's a book about the women of America, of holding down a job and being a mom at the same time, of insecurities over weight and being judged by looks alone, and of the sexual harassment that is a constant in the work place.
The sad truth is that few women has had her advantages in life: growing up in a loving and complete family with two generations of strong female matriarchs, ivy league education, highly paid attorney job in New York city, a loving, supportive husband and countless close friends and mentors. For those without such good fortune, she opens her life and examine critical moments that lead her down her path of public service. She repeats the advice she has gotten and shares wisdom that she has gleamed.Read more ›
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The author hopes this book will inspire readers into "action" for better public policies. She shares her experiences and provides lessons she has learning in attempting to "create the counts we want and deserve."
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Gillibrand was inspired by her mother, Polly, a politically active woman. Both derives inspiration from her grandmother, also named Polly, who worked as a secretary for the New York state legislature. Her grandmother helped recruit secretaries and place then with legislators. Her grandmother wore roller skates to get around the Capitol. The grandmother was active with the Albany County Democratic Women's Club and led a group who called themselves "Polly's Girls", who circulated petitions, organized rallies, campaigned, and fund raised. Polly was close to Albany's Mayor Erastus Corning. Polly defended the local political organization, claiming it was not a political machine, remarking "It's not a machine! It's a well-oiled organization. A machine has no heart."
GIllibrand went to Dartmouth and then UCLA Law School. She found herself inspired hearing Hillary Clinton, which motivated her to go into politics. She held a fund raiser for Hillary Clinton's Senate campaign She then was hired to work for the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department.
Gillibrand decided to run for Congress. Political experts told her a Democrat couldn't win in her district. She went to three campaign training schools. She took a poll that showed that while the Republican ncumbent John Sweeney led her by 57% to 19% that half the Republicans were undecided on the race.Read more ›
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