A Fighting Chance
Apr 2014 · Macmillan + ORM
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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
An unlikely political star tells the inspiring story of the two-decade journey that taught her how Washington really works—and really doesn't—in A Fighting Chance
As a child in small-town Oklahoma, Elizabeth Warren yearned to go to college and then become an elementary school teacher—an ambitious goal, given her family's modest means. Early marriage and motherhood seemed to put even that dream out of reach, but fifteen years later she was a distinguished law professor with a deep understanding of why people go bankrupt. Then came the phone call that changed her life: could she come to Washington DC to help advise Congress on rewriting the bankruptcy laws?
Thus began an impolite education into the bare-knuckled, often dysfunctional ways of Washington. She fought for better bankruptcy laws for ten years and lost. She tried to hold the federal government accountable during the financial crisis but became a target of the big banks. She came up with the idea for a new agency designed to protect consumers from predatory bankers and was denied the opportunity to run it. Finally, at age 62, she decided to run for elective office and won the most competitive—and watched—Senate race in the country.
In this passionate, funny, rabble-rousing book, Warren shows why she has chosen to fight tooth and nail for the middle class—and why she has become a hero to all those who believe that America's government can and must do better for working families.
An unlikely political star tells the inspiring story of the two-decade journey that taught her how Washington really works—and really doesn't—in A Fighting Chance
As a child in small-town Oklahoma, Elizabeth Warren yearned to go to college and then become an elementary school teacher—an ambitious goal, given her family's modest means. Early marriage and motherhood seemed to put even that dream out of reach, but fifteen years later she was a distinguished law professor with a deep understanding of why people go bankrupt. Then came the phone call that changed her life: could she come to Washington DC to help advise Congress on rewriting the bankruptcy laws?
Thus began an impolite education into the bare-knuckled, often dysfunctional ways of Washington. She fought for better bankruptcy laws for ten years and lost. She tried to hold the federal government accountable during the financial crisis but became a target of the big banks. She came up with the idea for a new agency designed to protect consumers from predatory bankers and was denied the opportunity to run it. Finally, at age 62, she decided to run for elective office and won the most competitive—and watched—Senate race in the country.
In this passionate, funny, rabble-rousing book, Warren shows why she has chosen to fight tooth and nail for the middle class—and why she has become a hero to all those who believe that America's government can and must do better for working families.
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3.7
99 reviews
Mark Davenport
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May 5, 2014
Senator Warren is a true fighter for 'us' the people. I've heard her speeches & seen her on the talk show circuit. Her book explains in detail what see sees is happening today in banking & government. Others below who have dismissed this book w/ a one-star review should stop watching Fox News and discuss & honestly debate the issues.
12 people found this review helpful
YJZep
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May 3, 2014
People who give 1 star reviews without reading are why the political system is ruined. It's not about the agreement or disagreement about ideas anymore. Most that argue political points are repeating vapid talking points and unnecessary emotional outbursts. When pressed many cannot go into depth of why they have their opinion, because it is not truly theirs. Please, tell us which facts are "liberal lies". Also, tell us why and provide facts. If not then you are what is wrong with this country.
16 people found this review helpful
Brandon Cain
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November 4, 2015
The woman is bat guano crazy. From being Native American, to the war on women.... This book is a non stop, gut wrenching, filthy, disgusting, boldfaced lie. Perfect for the useful idiots known as Democrats.
5 people found this review helpful
About the author
Elizabeth Warren is the senior senator from Massachusetts. A former Harvard Law School professor, she is the author of eight books, including All Your Worth: The Ultimate Lifetime Money Plan and The Two-Income Trap: Why Middle-Class Mothers and Fathers Are Going Broke, written with her daughter, Amelia Tyagi.
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