by Roxane Gay
First published 2019
As the 116th Congress convenes, a diverse group of women take their seats in the halls of power. From a Native American in New Mexico to a Somali refugee in Minnesota, they bring their unique stories and perspectives to the nation's capital. But with a hostile administration and entrenched interests, these trailblazers face fierce opposition at every turn. Can they overcome partisan gridlock to enact real change for their constituents?
Genres: gender-studies, american, feminism, biography-memoir, 21st-century, government, current-affairs, activism
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: social-justice, underdog
208 pages · Hardcover · Harry N. Abrams