What an inspiring woman who I thought I knew a lot about, but I learned so much more from this book! This is a great primer book for anyone wanting to learn more about Pelosi and see what it takes for a woman to come to power in a male-dominated world. Highly recommend!

All of these books are great. I am glad to live in a time where women leaders are being noticed despite the way the world caters to men.

I really loved this book and how easily accessible it is. For a lot of people, a long biography about a politician is daunting, but this is the perfect length to reach more people. The language is also another very accessible aspect of the book. For someone wanting to dive into the life of Speaker Pelosi, this would be my number one recommendation for them.
My one big gripe with the writing style is that older generations might find the colloquialism a little bit off-putting. Otherwise, phenomenal!

I’m a big fan of Nancy Pelosi’ and this book did her justice. I don’t typically read non fiction but this is a must read. This book really brings you until the realm of democratic politics and helps you understand her life and world. Would certainly recommend this book and have to many people in my political circles.

Enthusiastic Warning - Politics & Boss Lady Queen story ahead!

From homemaker to House Speaker - Nancy Pelosi’s story is one of the coolest stories in politics. She is THE power broker on the Hill and my own representative — someone I have met and worked with, so I’m a tough crowd for this book. Well, reader? I loved it.

This book totally captures Speaker Pelosi’s personality and essence. It also puts her many successes into context of the era in which she grew up, her Catholic upbringing, her family and her entry into politics. I also really appreciated its coverage of Tienanmen Square.

This book has a really unique and fun tone directed at other sisters of the resistance. It’s very informal but for me that is a large part of its charm and what makes it so fun to read. (I don’t think I’ve read any other biographies this year with quotes from Lizzo. They are most welcome in any book I read and fit perfectly here.) This book is very accessible to readers of all ages.

I really appreciated the straightforward and accurate coverage of the impeachment and disagree with the reviewer who said it had too much bashing of Trump. As the authors here might say - Sis, the POTUS got impeached. It’s not bashing when he played HIMSELF. Anyhoo, Pelosi’s important role in this historic event is well-described and well-balanced here. I also appreciated the reproductions of a few of his twitter tantrums about the impeachment. Like it or not, these things are now part of our history.

Overall a book that is current, informative and fun. I feel pretty sure the Speaker herself would approve. 5/5 - this is the second 5-star book I’ve read in this series (loved the Elizabeth Warren one too). I can’t wait to read the others and see the finished artwork.

This book is for fellow Queens of the Resistance of all ages, or anyone who wants to learn more about one of our greatest current leaders.

Thanks so much to Penguin Random House, NetGalley, and authors Brenda Jones and Krishan Trotman for another great entry in this wonderful series.

'Queens of the Resistance' is a series of books about modern-day politicians committed to making an impact on our everyday lives. They advocate for a change of the existing administrative model to be more inclusive and welcome for every gender and skin color. These Queens are concerned about racial justice, everyday problems of lower & middle-class Americans as well as undocumented ones, and climate change.

The biggest advantage of the series is language, pure gen Z / millennial slang and references made me smile. That whole attitude made the book more enjoyable and easier to digest.
I enjoyed that piece and want to read more books of that series!!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher Plume for Young Readers for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and feelings are my own.

I love this series so much and wish there were more than just the four. Nancy Pelosi is one of those politicians you just know. You know of her and know her agenda, even if you aren’t actively trying to learn about her. This book is a wonderful primer as it covers her upbringing, schooling, career, and political life. I would recommend these books to anyone interested in learning about some of the current Queens of the Resistance!

Thank you to Dutton Books and NetGalley for access to this title.

WoW! What a woman!

When I saw this book on @NetGalley after recently seeing Mrs. Pelosi on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, at this time, they were beginning impeachment proceedings on Pres. Trump and I found myself impressed by her, she would not be bated, and she conducted herself with poise. Both rare in this day and age.

"Pelosi's style was always poised, consistent, slow to speak, and quick to listen. Confidently in control and yet demanding in her expectations."

I will not pretend to be up on politics; with conditions such as mine, I tend to avoid media and other triggers that tend to send me 'down the rabbit hole.' While reading, I found myself enjoying the frankness and feeling of camaraderie the authors were able to exhibit. With their constant references to 'sis' and 'Queen,' it was easy to feel like you were a part of this voyage.

"...as a Queen of the Resistance, she is courageous in her endeavor to pull in light and hope, and set America back on a moral course."

My only hang-up with this read was how towards the end when referencing the POTUS; there was a bit of smack talk. Even though throughout there was a tone of bringing about the end to the patriarchy, these last pages or so, there did seem a bit excessive.

Finally, I'd like to thank @NetGalley for this beautiful read that they provided in exchange for an honest review. LMK any questions, I enjoyed this and thought you would too.

This is such a great read on SOH Nancy Pelosi! It's really interesting that she never intended to be involved in politics and went from being a citizen to one of the most powerful people, man or woman, in Washington. This is a nice quick, easy read on her life, Catholic upbringing in the Bay Area, work in Democratic politics on the state level in California, national level with the DNC, and then eventual run for Congress.