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Make Trouble: Standing Up, Speaking Out, and Finding the Courage to Lead--My Life Story
Cecile Richards
4.31 AVERAGE
184 reviews for:
Make Trouble: Standing Up, Speaking Out, and Finding the Courage to Lead--My Life Story
Cecile Richards
4.31 AVERAGE
Cecile Richards dictates her life, beginning with the famous congressional hearing in 2015 that she faced with a cool attitude and no time to deal with ignorant senators. Her upbringing was unconventional in a sense, living under the parenting of Ann Richards and exposed to the chaotic nature of being involved in politics. Ann, the second female governor in Texas history from 1991-95, was headstrong in her beliefs, but also a heavy drinker and a vocal woman living in the red state of Texas. It is clear that Cecile gained a lot of her experiences, enthusiasm, and energy from her mother, but she also recognized a need to take her own lead when the time came.
Beginning with fighting for labor union rights, Cecile met her husband Kirk and both became heavily involved in activism from beginning to end. She further became involved with politics, working for Nancy Pelosi, becoming President of Planned Parenthood, and heavily campaigning for Hillary Clinton along with her children and husband. During all this, Cecile discusses what motivates her - the people she talks to, the stories she hears, and the roar of energy from the country. She never had it easy, never wanted it easy, and she always stood her ground, even when the chances looked slim to none.
If you are looking for a book to inspire you to fight for your own and other people's rights, this book provides insight from an inspiring individual. If you are interested in reading about powerful women who stand for other women, you may want to start here and get an understanding WHY women's healthcare is equally important as other forms of healthcare. Why birth control should be given the exact, if not more, consideration than Viagra. Why reproductive rights should be considered on equal grounds as the safety and protection of women all around the world. You may get angry during this book as you read about her exchanges with ignorant (white, Republican, male) individuals Cecile fought against, but it is all for the good, right fight.
Beginning with fighting for labor union rights, Cecile met her husband Kirk and both became heavily involved in activism from beginning to end. She further became involved with politics, working for Nancy Pelosi, becoming President of Planned Parenthood, and heavily campaigning for Hillary Clinton along with her children and husband. During all this, Cecile discusses what motivates her - the people she talks to, the stories she hears, and the roar of energy from the country. She never had it easy, never wanted it easy, and she always stood her ground, even when the chances looked slim to none.
If you are looking for a book to inspire you to fight for your own and other people's rights, this book provides insight from an inspiring individual. If you are interested in reading about powerful women who stand for other women, you may want to start here and get an understanding WHY women's healthcare is equally important as other forms of healthcare. Why birth control should be given the exact, if not more, consideration than Viagra. Why reproductive rights should be considered on equal grounds as the safety and protection of women all around the world. You may get angry during this book as you read about her exchanges with ignorant (white, Republican, male) individuals Cecile fought against, but it is all for the good, right fight.
Cecile Richard's book is inspiring and such an important read with current events. She lays out out the history of women rising in politics, including her own mother Ann, and the very important work that Planned Parenthood does today. I loved her chapters discussing the Hillary campaign, Women's March and attacks on women's health care rights under the Trump administration. She inspires all of us to stand up and speak out against injustice.
I really didn’t know much about Cecile Richards beyond Planned Parenthood, so I was excited to learn more about her. She is impressive, inspirational and wise. She has fought for Nelson Mandela being released from prison, union workers, nursing facility workers, and not just woman’s health care but family care. All while raising 3 children and having the loving support of an awesome husband who too is an activist/organizer. I loved all her stories about her mother Ann Richards, her siblings and father. The Richards are some kinda spunky Texas family. I loved this book! Learned a ton and am looking forward to passing it on!
If this book doesn't make you want to volunteer and protest, you're not paying attention.
Cecile shares a fascinating look at growing up as Ann Richard's daughter, how Ann overcame the odds to be elected a Democratic governor in Texas and how this shaped Cecile's ultimate career in labor organizing, political advocacy up to her taking on the leadership position at Planned Parenthood. She also shares her experiences taking a leave from PP to campaign for Hillary Clinton in 2016. Interspersed is a look at what it's like to be a working mother and how political and community activism continues to be the Richards' "family business".
Class act organizer who grew up helping the unprotected or unheard of individual. Richards, the cool and calm former leader of Planned Parenthood who was able to walk away clean after vitriolic attacks during the Congressional hearing can come off being something icy.
This book helps to soften her image as she pours over her life as a union organizer to raising three children to being front and center for some of the largest women's rights campaigns in the States.
But more than this, this book is a case study to help empower the next generation of "trouble makers."
This book helps to soften her image as she pours over her life as a union organizer to raising three children to being front and center for some of the largest women's rights campaigns in the States.
But more than this, this book is a case study to help empower the next generation of "trouble makers."
This book was a little disorganized/stream of conscious for my taste, but loved learning more about someone who has worked behind the scenes for women’s health and for organizing around progressive causes. Truly an inspirational woman. One can only hope she or one of her children will consider following in Ann Richards’s foot steps.
I am in awe of this woman, but this book actually makes her more real and down to earth to me. She probably has Hillary Clinton’s personal cell phone number and was in the middle of the hell that was November 2016, but the stories she remembers and shares are of unknown people fighting everyday battles. Her grit and tireless energy are inspiring.