A review by tamaralgage1
Pelosi by Molly Ball

4.0

This was well worth the read for a number of reasons. First to understand the life that has brought Nancy Pelosi to her current position. Secondly, to understand many of the mechanics of elections and procedures of passing Bills in the House of Representatives. Finally, the challenges she faced as a woman in the good old boy network she chose to enter. A network that had reigned for over 200 years. Elected to office for the first time in 1987, I could relate to going into a male dominated field at the same time frame myself. But representing a district from San Francisco and to fight for AIDs research/support during a time when many thought AIDs was "God Will". She demonstrated a life time of experience of fighting for what she felt was the right thing.

I have not been a fan of the Speaker of the House. Not because of the political position … But because to hear her speak on issues, even those I agree with, drives me crazy. I just could not understand how she has risen to the level of Speaker of the House. This book has cleared up that question and I have learned more than I was expecting. As I said before, it's a good book and worth the read.