The Art of Power

My Story as America's First Woman Speaker of the House

De: Nancy Pelosi

Narrado por: Nancy Pelosi

Duración: 10 h y 45 m

Resumen del Editor

The most powerful woman in American political history tells the story of her transformation from housewife to House Speaker—how she became a master legislator, a key partner to presidents, and the most visible leader of the Trump resistance.

When, at age forty-six, Nancy Pelosi, mother of five, asked her youngest daughter if she should run for Congress, Alexandra Pelosi answered: “Mother, get a life!” And so Nancy did, and what a life it has been.

In The Art of Power, Pelosi describes for the first time what it takes to make history—not only as the first woman to ascend to the most powerful legislative role in our nation, but to pass laws that would save lives and livelihoods, from the emergency rescue of the economy in 2008 to transforming health care. She describes the perseverance, persuasion, and respect for her members that it took to succeed, but also the joy of seeing America change for the better. Among the best-prepared and hardest working Speakers in history, Pelosi worked to find common ground, or stand her ground, with presidents from Bush to Biden. She also shares moving moments with soldiers sent to the front lines, women who inspired her, and human rights activists who fought by her side.

Pelosi took positions that established her as a prophetic voice on the major moral issues of the day, warning early about the dangers of the Iraq War and of the Chinese government’s long record of misbehavior. This moral courage prepared her for the arrival of Trump, with whom she famously tangled, becoming a red-coated symbol of resistance to his destructive presidency. Here, she reveals how she went toe-to-toe with Trump, leading up to January 6, 2021, when he unleashed his post-election fury on the Congress. Pelosi gives us her personal account of that day: the assault not only on the symbol of our democracy but on the men and women who had come to serve the nation, never expecting to hide under desks or flee for their lives—and her determined efforts to get the National Guard to the Capitol. Nearly two years later, violence and fury would erupt inside Pelosi’s own home when an intruder, demanding to see the Speaker, viciously attacked her beloved husband, Paul. Here, Pelosi shares that horrifying day and the traumatic aftermath for her and her family.

The woman who has been lauded by her opposition as “the most powerful Speaker” ever shows us why she is not afraid of a good fight. The Art of Power is about the fighting spirit that has always animated her, and the historic legacy that spirit has produced.

©2024 Nancy Pelosi (P)2024 Simon & Schuster Audio

Historic and Amazing Speaker

Nancy reading her own story gave gravity to the moments she experienced in her decades in Washington, D.C.
Proud to have been one of her constituents and benefited from her representation and life of public service.

Beautiful and insightful

Having one of the most influential political leaders of the last few decades explain the inner workings of our government was inspiring, thought provoking, and gave me invaluable insights into how progress is made. Government has always been mysterious and confusing to me, but Nancy graciously and beautifully lifted the veil with engaging stories of change, leadership, and cooperation.

I'll have to wait for vol 2.

It should be two or three times as long. I'm sure there are plenty more stories to tell.

So much work in one lifetime.

I hope she taught and passed on her knowledge as best she could to those that try to carry on without her

Nancy Pelosi fighting the good fight for the children

Nancy Pelosi documents in her oral history her political journey, Keeping at the forefront her vision is for the benefit of future generations and blends together her (our) Catholic heritage. There are many components of politics that support the Catholic believes,

Nancy is a national treasure

Her story is epic, as it spans so many years and so many epic events of our time. Her account of Jan 6th was especially moving. I wish all the Nancy haters would read this book, because how can you not see the goodness in her heart and not be persuaded to take up her causes.

She is a natural at getting her caucus to agree on difficult. Votes

Nancy is a talented member of and speaker of the house. She knows her members and is convincing to keep them united. She is not intimidated by anyone even the president. The injury of her husband caused pain to her whole family but they pulled together and supported him.

Go Nancy!

I am grateful to Nancy Pelosi for writing this book. I have a clearer understanding of major events because she took the time to put on paper her recollection of what happened. I am a news junkie, so I know how the events were reported to the public, but I couldn't be surr they were accurate or portraying events correctly. It was good to hear directly from Nancy. She is a true hero, or should I say SHE-RO!

Truth in Power

Truth, sincerity, accuracy, objectivity and non-partisan telling of the work required in the halls of government.

Living history

Nancy Pelosi is clear-eyed about how to get things done; she believes in her commitment to what is good and true in our government