Remember, You Are a Wiley

By: Maya Wiley

Narrated by: Maya Wiley

A moving, politically-charged memoir of surviving trauma and embracing the power of activism from MSNBC legal analyst and former New York City Mayoral candidate Maya Wiley—"a book that offers hope and inspiration in a moment of division and political unrest in America" (Zerlina Maxwell, author of The End of White Politics).

Born in a country that has repeatedly traumatized her and her loved ones, Maya Wiley grew up in a household that prioritized activism, hope, and resilience above all else. This attitude landed her father on President Nixon’s enemies list as her mother organized third-party political platforms. Still, they modeled hope for their children. In the decades since, she has borne witness as presidents and political figures used racism and fascism to gain power, and as cities have again and again elected white men, effectively shutting out people of color and women from having a political voice. As a result, she has been forced, time after time, to confront death, injustice, and indifference—just as her Civil Rights activist parents did before her.

​After a mayoral race that further exposed our country’s deep divisions, Maya is ready to share her story and that of her parents: one of passion, possibility, and compassion in the face of fear and injustice. She takes readers through her unconventional upbringing, her father George Wiley‘s tragic death and the resulting trauma, as well as how her experiences spoke to racial, gender, and class identity. Against this painful backdrop, Maya charts her journey of coming into herself and finding hope in a dire political landscape. She also digs into how her previous struggles informed her platform, driving her to represent those who have similarly felt voiceless or ignored. In facing and sharing her own past, Maya shows readers how they too can remain optimistic in the face of adversity.

Amazing

I knew her from MSNBC and I am so grateful that she told her story. It was compelling and sad and joyful throughout. Thank you Mya for your grace and passion.

Great read!

I really enjoyed listening to Maya’s story. I had liked her so much when she appears on MSNBC. And wanted to learn more about her history I like she wish for a world that is one with love.

Her humanity

No hiding.
Another person I have missed the opportunity to have as a direct and shared life.
I only love her more.

A Wiley is good to be!

Deeply understanding what it means to be a leader in a divided country from the 60s to today.

Maya’s story is incredible.

Loved Maya’s reading as well. Heart felt. Perfect. Her story can stand on its own however. Her voice was icing on the cake.