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bexduck's review
4.0
Political memoir is a new genre for me. I guess I haven't really read any others besides Becoming (if that can even be considered political). I didn't feel particularly moved by any of the passages, but I did feel like I learned more about Harris; which is really helpful for me as I plan to vote for the Biden/Harris ticket.
It seems that she's had a career focus of sex trafficking. So that should appeal to some of my more conservative friends. Her relationship with Doug was sweetly described. And I like the way she frames climate change as a national security issue (she is not the only one to do so, also it is!).
I would recommend if you want to learn more about Kamala's career. But I don't think it's essential reading. Since I enjoyed listening to it, and brought it up in several conversations with friends and family, I'll give it four stars.
It seems that she's had a career focus of sex trafficking. So that should appeal to some of my more conservative friends. Her relationship with Doug was sweetly described. And I like the way she frames climate change as a national security issue (she is not the only one to do so, also it is!).
I would recommend if you want to learn more about Kamala's career. But I don't think it's essential reading. Since I enjoyed listening to it, and brought it up in several conversations with friends and family, I'll give it four stars.
danileighta's review
5.0
Kamala is a joyful warrior and it was a pleasure and honor to read about her long fight for justice. I was stunned by the breadth of her experience and how deeply she thinks, researches, and cares about issues. Oh, that all politicians were like this incredible woman.
tamsin_emma's review against another edition
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5.0
Really interesting and inspiring to hear her story, her upbringing and all the causes she has championed. Sometimes you wonder If all of it is true or if its exaggerated slightly like when she said her first word was freedom, not mum or dad! She comes across as almost perfect in the book so you wonder what her faults are or what skeletons lie in her closet. Overall really enjoyed and would recommend!
sarahtaylorcross's review
5.0
I didn’t know much about Kamala Harris and decided since she will be VP I would like to learn about her. I had no idea how fascinating and bad ass she is. Totally inspired by her. ♥️ I’m so glad I read this book.
ninakeller's review
4.0
After reading this, I am grateful that Kamala is in a position of power and hopeful that her ideals can get through the cynicism of lingering trumpism. I remember the attacks against her during the initial stages of presidential candidacy, especially those that accused her of being complicit as a California prosecutor in racially discriminate drug offense punishments. This book refutes the veracity of those attacks and details the journey of a public servant whose ideals I share. Harris has clearly emerged from attacks like that, and, as an American citizen, I'm proud of her leadership.