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The Truths We Hold (Young Reader's Edition)
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
The Truths We Hold (Young Reader's Edition)
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Kamala Harris
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:304 | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129 |
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Category/Genre | Memoirs |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781847927019
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Classifications | Dewey:979.4054092 |
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Audience | Children / Juvenile | General | Tertiary Education (US: College) | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Vintage Publishing
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Imprint |
The Bodley Head Ltd
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Publication Date |
6 May 2021 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Now adapted for young readers, Vice President Kamala Harris's empowering memoir about the values and inspirations that guided her life. Now adapted for young readers, Vice President Kamala Harris's empowering memoir about the values and inspirations that guided her life. With her election to the vice presidency, her election to the U.S. Senate, and her position as attorney general of California, Kamala Harris has blazed trails throughout her entire political career. But how did she achieve her goals? What values and influences guided and inspired her along the way? In this young readers edition of Kamala Harris's memoir, we learn about the impact that her family and community had on her life, and see what led her to discover her own sense of self and purpose. The Truths We Hold traces her journey as she explored the values she holds most dear-those of community, equality, and justice. An inspiring and empowering memoir, this book challenges us to become leaders in our own lives and shows us that with determination and perseverance all dreams are possible.
Author Biography
Kamala Harris is the vice president of the United States of America. Before assuming the vice presidency, she served as a senator from California, worked in the Alameda County district attorney's office, and was later elected district attorney of San Francisco and then Attorney General of California. The second Black woman and the first person of Indian descent ever elected to the U.S. Senate, and the first woman, Black person, and person of Indian descent ever to hold the office of vice president, she works hard to make sure all people have equal rights, especially kids. She's married to Douglas Emhoff, and loves being a stepmom to Ella and Cole. You can visit Kamala Harris at kamalaharris.org or follow her on Twitter @KamalaHarris or on Facebook at Facebook.com/KamalaHarris
ReviewsA life story that genuinely entrances * Los Angeles Times * Personal integrity shines through every page * Observer *
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