This book offers invaluable lessons about politics and life from one of the strongest progressive voices of the U.S. Senate. Barbara Boxer's life lessons are tried and true. They are pearls of wisdom her readers can live by.
Rep. John Lewis (D-Georgia) Drawing on her decades of effective, principled advocacy of liberal ideals, Barbara Boxer provides a valuable description ... Read moreof how the legislative process works at its best. She weaves the political, official, and personal aspects of the job into a readable, instructive narrative of how democracy can be practiced.
Former Congressman Barney Frank (D-Massachusetts) It takes a true warrior to fight against the biggest polluters who would degrade our environment. That warrior is Barbara Boxer, who has been my partner for years in protecting our oceans so that their beauty remains for future generations.
Ted Danson, actor and environmentalist When you read Barbara's words, you realize how important it is to be strong in the face of overwhelming powers. Her book will inspire all of us to be fearless in our pursuits, our convictions, and our lives.
Lily Tomlin, comedian and actress From being told in the early sixties that 'women aren't stockbrokers' to five terms in the House and four terms in the Senate, Senator Barbara Boxer's memoir is the story of a woman who found her calling. My favorite quote is: 'So I ran.' Even if you differ with Senator Boxer politically, The Art Of Tough educates and entertains. It's a 'must read.'
Carole King, singer-songwriter and bestselling author It's a great book about female empowerment and what it takes to be a member of society and how one person can make a difference.
Chelsea Handler In more than 40 years in government, Barbara Boxer has truly mastered the 'Art of Tough.' Her life and work are an inspiration to politicians everywhere, both real and completely fake.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, actress and star of the HBO series Veep For decades I have worked with Barbara Boxer on issues that have touched our hearts and our lives. She is a woman of her word and she is one of the most generous leaders I have ever met in politics.
Nancy Pelosi, 52nd Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives (D-California) Anyone who thinks that Washington can't be understood, has no great hearts, and is not crucial to our daily lives will be turned around on all counts by Barbara Boxer's irresistible story of her more than four decades there. Read this as a bridge into the coming political year, and you won't just vote, you'll fight to vote.
Gloria Steinem, feminist, activist, and author [Boxer has] an eye for a good anecdote.... a key record of her work.
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