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As a lifelong trouble-maker of a lesser degree–and still more than a bit guilt-stricken by it–I was gratified to hear Cecile Richards' unapologetic telling of her life of rabble rousing, and that of her mother, former Texas Governor Ann Richards. Although they SHOULD be a well-worn tropes by now, lines like "“If you're not scaring yourself, you're probably not doing enough" and "get comfortable making others uncomfortable” are still encouraging, and especially so coming from two women who so clearly live(d) their creed.
However–part memoir, part biography, and part self-help–the overall effect of "Make Trouble" is a bit disjointed and rather underwhelming. There are also more than a few not-so-subtle darts thrown at political rivals, such that I fear the book won't age well. But it is nonetheless a valuable contribution to the inventory of stories of smart, ballsy and successful women. So although I didn't quite reach a state of inspiration, with more knowledge about the two Ms Richards, my admiration grew, and maybe that's enough. ...I'd vote for her!
However–part memoir, part biography, and part self-help–the overall effect of "Make Trouble" is a bit disjointed and rather underwhelming. There are also more than a few not-so-subtle darts thrown at political rivals, such that I fear the book won't age well. But it is nonetheless a valuable contribution to the inventory of stories of smart, ballsy and successful women. So although I didn't quite reach a state of inspiration, with more knowledge about the two Ms Richards, my admiration grew, and maybe that's enough. ...I'd vote for her!