"Senator Braun is without a doubt a trailblazer, being the first black woman elected to the United States Senate. This memoir gives us a full look into the many difficulties she faced in her political and professional career. I can’t imagine writing about losing her Senate seat, as well as her unsuccessful campaigns for President and Mayor of Chicago, was easy and I admire her for devoting time to discussing the effects this had on her. Ultimately, a great read from a underrated political figure."

Honestly, what an incredibly inspiring story. It is hard to listen to how much difficulty someone goes through, and understanding how much of that could have been avoided if people were kinder. Carol truly is a trailblazer and I am honored to have been able to read about their life.