Woman of the House: The Rise of Nancy Pelosi
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Book Overview
Arguably, Nancy Pelosi will be one of the most important political figures for many years to come. Not only has she somehow won the confidence of the boy's club of the House and returned her party to majority status after twelve years of Republican rule, she has managed, in her first 100 hours on the job, to pass much of the legislation she promised. Pelosi is also leading the vocal, in-your-face opposition to the Iraq war, this generation's defining event, and is likely one of the most important political figures of the last few decades. Bzdek chronicles the rise of the country's most powerful woman, shining a light on the nuts and bolts that make up the person who is two heartbeats away from the presidency by line of succession.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:023060319X
ISBN13:9780230603196
Release Date:January 2008
Publisher:Palgrave MacMillan
Length:264 Pages
Weight:1.08 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 6.6" x 9.4"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Interesting story
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I found this book to be very informative about Nancy Pelosi. It has many stories of her life. The author interviewed many people and they give us an inside view of Nancy and also the working of the political system. I have a much greater respect for Ms. Pelosi after reading this book.
A hell of a read, even for a jaded observer...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Vincent Bzdek takes a close look at Nancy Pelosi, the political cauldrons from whence she came, how she has risen to the challenge of well representing her Congressional district while herding together Democrats of all stripes; and the characteristics and values she's held along the way. From Baltimore to San Francisco to Washington, DC - from mother to candidate to grandmother to Minority Leader to Speaker of the House - from supporter of candidates to the woman in the limelight - and from My Job Is Mom to two heartbeats away from the most important office on the planet - Bzdek profiles the complex, consistent, and canny woman who helps keep her House in order.
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