Cecile Richards shares her journey as a former Planned Parenthood president and activist in this young readers edition of her acclaimed memoir. Highlighting themes of leadership and advocacy, her story serves as an empowering inspiration for young leaders. With insights into her experiences and the challenges she faced, the book encourages readers to engage in activism and pursue their passions.
Cecile Richards has been an activist since she was taken to the principal's office in seventh grade for wearing an armband in protest of the Vietnam War. She had an extraordinary childhood in ultra-conservative Texas, where her civil rights attorney father and activist mother taught their kids to be troublemakers. In the Richards household, the "dinner table was never for eating -- it was for sorting precinct lists." From the time Richards was a girl, she had a front-row seat to observe the rise of women in American politics. She watched her mother, Ann, transform from a housewife to an electrifying force in the Democratic party who made a name for herself as the straight-talking, truth-telling governor of Texas. But Richards also witnessed the pitfalls of public life that are unique to women. Her experiences paint a powerful portrait of the misogyny, sexism, fake news, and even the threat of violence confronting those who challenge authority. As a young woman, Richards worked as a labor organizer alongside women earning minimum wage and learned that those in power don't give it up without a fight. Now, after years of advocacy, resistance, and progressive leadership, she shares her story -- from the joy and heartbreak of activism to the challenges of raising kids, having a life, and making change, all at the same time. She shines a light on the people and lessons that have gotten her through good times and bad, and encourages readers to take risks, make mistakes, and make trouble along the way
Cecile Richards shares her journey as a former president of Planned Parenthood in this young readers edition of her bestselling memoir. Highlighting her activism and leadership, the book serves as an inspiration for young readers aspiring to make a difference. With insights into her experiences and challenges, it encourages a new generation to engage in social change and advocacy.
