A Fighting Chance
A Fighting Chance
Elizabeth Warren
David Sacks
Really interesting because it describes how the insider's game works. - David Sacks
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A Fighting Chance

A Fighting Chance

Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren
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Elizabeth Warren
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In "A Fighting Chance," Elizabeth Warren takes us on a riveting journey from her humble beginnings in a small Oklahoma town to the heart of Washington's power corridors. With unflinching honesty and a keen eye for detail, Warren narrates the struggles and triumphs of her life, painting a vivid picture of a woman determined to make a difference. Her early dreams of teaching and a brush with financial instability fuel her passion for understanding—and reforming—the complex world of bankruptcy law. This personal mission catapults her into the tumultuous world of politics, where she learns firsthand the intricacies and often the inefficiencies of the American legislative process. Warren's narrative is more than just a memoir; it's a clarion call for reform, imbued with a deep love for her country and a steadfast belief in the power of democracy. From her ten-year battle over bankruptcy laws to her brainchild, a consumer protection agency, Warren faces down the giants of Wall Street and political adversity with relentless determination. "A Fighting Chance" encapsulates the essence of Elizabeth Warren's fight for a middle class increasingly squeezed by the machinery of a disconnected government and unchecked corporate power. Through humor, pathos, and an indomitable spirit, Warren's story inspires a belief in the possibility of a fairer America, making this book not just an account of a personal and political journey, but a beacon of hope for a better future.

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Released
2014
15 Apr
Length
365
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Really interesting because it describes how the insider's game works. - David Sacks
We lose eight children and teenagers to gun violence every day. If a mysterious virus suddenly started killing eight of our children every day, America would mobilize teams of doctors and public health officials. We would move heaven and earth until we found a way to protect our children. But not with gun violence.
— Elizabeth Warren, A Fighting Chance

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