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The Art of Power: My Story as America’s First Woman Speaker of the House
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The Art of Power: My Story as America’s First Woman Speaker of the House (2024) is a memoir by Nancy Pelosi. In it, Pelosi offers an account of her role in significant moments in US legislative and political history. Pelosi is a powerful political figure who became the first woman to ascend to the speakership of the US House of Representatives. The memoir offers lessons Pelosi has learned about wielding power during a career spanning decades. The book is her effort to cement her legacy.
This guide uses the 2024 Simon & Schuster Kindle book edition.
Content Warning: The source text includes discussions of physical and political violence.
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In the Preface, “Know Your Why,” Nancy Pelosi explains that her legislative work is rooted in her faith and sense of care for children. She acknowledges that she has encountered some challenges as a woman in politics.
In Part 1, Chapter 1: “Knock, Knock,” Pelosi describes the morning of a brutal attack on Paul Pelosi, her husband. Pelosi was shocked by the attack because it was politically motivated. Like many politicians, she thought family members were off-limits and that political Unlock all 53 pages of this Study Guide Plus, gain access to 8,900+ more expert-written Study Guides. Including features:
