First published 2021
This biography chronicles Kamala Harris's path from California senator to America's first female Vice President. Author Kirsten Anderson traces Harris's journey through setbacks and breakthroughs, beginning with her initial failure of the bar exam and subsequent success in her legal career. The book follows Harris as she climbs from district attorney of San Francisco to California's attorney general, then to the U.S. Senate. Anderson examines the unexpected turns that marked Harris's rise to national prominence, highlighting her advocacy for progressive reforms and women's rights throughout her political career. The narrative captures the defining moments leading to her historic nomination on November 7, 2020, when she became the first woman, first African-American, and first South Asian-American elected to the vice presidency. Written in the Who HQ Now format designed for current events, the book details both the obstacles Harris overcame and the monumental achievements that have shaped her career and America's political landscape.
Genres: biography, american, political-science, 21st-century
Vibes: fast-paced, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: inspirational-story, overcoming-adversity
Setting: California, San Francisco, United States
Period: 21st Century
56 pages · Paperback · Penguin Workshop