Use the Power You Have
A Brown Woman’s Guide to Politics and Political Change
by Pramila Jayapal
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Pub Date Jun 30 2020 | Archive Date Jun 30 2020
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Description
Washington's progressive champion explains how we can achieve a truly inclusive America that works for all of us
In November 2016, Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, the first Indian American woman to serve in that role. Two years later, the "fast-rising Democratic star and determined critic of President Donald Trump," according to Politico's Playbook 2017 "Power List," won reelection with more votes than any other member of the House. Jayapal, co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, proved her progressive bonafides when she introduced the most comprehensive Medicare-for-all bill to Congress in February.
Behind the story of Jayapal's rise to political prominence lie over two decades of devoted advocacy on behalf of immigrants and progressive causes—and years of learning how to turn activism into public policy that serves all Americans. Use the Power You Have is Jayapal's account of the path from sixteen-year-old Indian immigrant to grassroots activist, state senator, and now progressive powerhouse in Washington, DC.
Written with passion and insight, Use the Power You Have offers a wealth of ideas and inspiration for a new generation of engaged citizens interested in fighting back and making change, whether in Washington or in their own communities.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781620971437 |
| PRICE | $27.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 240 |
Featured Reviews
Ruth A, Educator
Interesting autobiography by Congresswoman Jayapal of Seattle. She covers her childhood and upbringing but mostly focuses on her current endeavors and concerns as a representative.
Media/Journalist 652998
So inspiring! I have to admit, I didn't know much about Congresswoman Jayapal before diving into her memoir, but I'm so glad that I've gotten to know her, through her writing. This is not the average book written by a politician, as she not only tells her personal story of overcoming adversity and beating the odds to make it to the House, but also tells a lot of insider stories on what happens behind the scenes of a vote or in a caucus in Congress.
She also takes these lessons and invites the reader to apply to them to their own life, hence the title, as she views herself as a product of her own empowerment, not someone that has some kind of special quality that others don't, which I very much appreciate successful people embodying.
Glenda N, Reviewer
Inspiring, empowering, and motivational book by Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal,. Jayapal is the first Indian American woman to serve in the U.S. Representatives. Jayapal shares her life story of overcoming adversity, her rise to political power in two decades of advocacy on immigrants and Progressive causes and gives readers a behind the scenes of a vote or in a committee hearing in Congress. She focuses on her concerns and current goals as a Representative. Jayapal offers readers ideas and words of wisdom on how fighting back and making change in their communities.
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