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The Art of Power

By: Nancy Pelosi
Narrated by: Nancy Pelosi
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THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

The most powerful woman in American political history tells the story of her transformation from housewife to House Speaker – how she became a master legislator, a key partner to presidents, and the most visible leader of the Trump resistance.


When, at age forty-six, Nancy Pelosi, mother of five, asked her youngest daughter if she should run for Congress, Alexandra Pelosi answered: ‘Mother, get a life!’ And so Nancy did, and what a life it has been.

In The Art of Power, Pelosi describes for the first time what it takes to make history – not only as the first woman to ascend to the most powerful legislative role in America, but to pass laws that would save lives and livelihoods, from the emergency rescue of the economy in 2008 to transforming health care. She describes the perseverance, persuasion, and respect for her members that it took to succeed, but also the joy of seeing America change for the better. Among the best-prepared and hardest-working Speakers in history, Pelosi worked to find common ground, or stand her ground, with presidents from Bush to Biden. She also shares moving moments with soldiers sent to the front lines, women who inspired her, and human rights activists who fought by her side.

Pelosi took positions that established her as a prophetic voice on the major moral issues of the day, warning early about the dangers of the Iraq War and of the Chinese government’s long record of misbehaviour. This moral courage prepared her for the arrival of Trump, with whom she famously tangled, becoming a red-coated symbol of resistance to his destructive presidency. Here, she reveals how she went toe-to-toe with Trump, leading up to January 6, 2021, when he unleashed his post-election fury on the Congress. Pelosi gives us her personal account of that day: the assault not only on the symbol of our democracy but on the men and women who had come to serve the nation, never expecting to hide under desks or flee for their lives – and her determined efforts to get the National Guard to the Capitol. Nearly two years later, violence and fury would erupt inside Pelosi’s own home when an intruder, demanding to see the Speaker, viciously attacked her beloved husband, Paul. Here, Pelosi shares that horrifying day and the traumatic aftermath for her and her family.

©2024 Nancy Pelosi (P)2024 Simon & Schuster UK
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The stories were interesting and Mrs Pellosi obviously is passionate about her country. It was interesting to hear the ‘ behind the scenes’ of the Jan 6 th attack.

Interesting information

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Loved the author recorded it herself. As a European I learned a lot about the American Political system. Nancy Pelosi is an inspiring woman!

Absolutely brilliant

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Calm, collected and diplomatic woman who writes with honest for the people and the future generations. Fabulous read.

Honest, admirable woman.

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I loved the book couldnt put it down. Amazing and couragous woman. Always thinking of who she was serving.. the people and the families and children.

always for the people

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Mrs. Pelosi's story is fantastically interesting to follow. It is narrated by herself, and listening to this, one gets a feeling of getting to know her. An absolutely wonderful experience.
I was frequently moved almost to tears when listening, and can recommend this audiobook to anyone. Regardless of their political orientation.

Tremendous, moving, gripping.

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The presentation of the true accounts of a remarkable experience of the author. Thank you Nancy

Outstanding

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I still don’t understand why I finished listening somehow I hoped she would actually finish with some insights but nothing. I understand she can’t write everything due do national security but this was a nothing burger just a telling us everything we know. Nothing about her strategies, way of thinking or unknown events. Save yourself time.

Waste of time, repetition of public information

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