The Truths We Hold (Young Reader's Edition)

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The Truths We Hold (Young Reader's Edition) by Kamala Harris is an insightful biography aimed at younger readers. The book explores Harris's life journey, from her childhood through her career in public service, highlighting the values and lessons that have shaped her. It serves as an inspiring story of perseverance, leadership, and the pursuit of justice and equality.
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You might enjoy this book if you are curious about Kamala Harris's journey and insights in a young reader-friendly format, providing engaging stories and lessons from her life. This book may appeal to you if you are interested in how personal experiences can shape one's sense of justice, public service, and perseverance.

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The Truths We Hold (Young Reader's Edition)

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Now adapted for young readers, Vice President Kamala Harris's empowering memoir about the values and inspirations that guided her life.

With her election to the vice presidency, her election to the U.S. Senate, and her position as attorney general of California, Kamala Harris has blazed trails throughout her entire political career. But how did she achieve her goals? What values and influences guided and inspired her along the way?

In this young readers edition of Kamala Harris's memoir, we learn about the impact that her family and community had on her life, and see what led her to discover her own sense of self and purpose. The Truths We Hold traces her journey as she explored the values she holds most dear—those of community, equality, and justice.

An inspiring and empowering memoir, this book challenges us to become leaders in our own lives and shows us that with determination and perseverance, all dreams are possible.

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The Truths We Hold (Young Reader's Edition) is praised for its captivating narrative as Kamala Harris's life story truly enchants readers, according to the Los Angeles Times. The Observer highlights that Harris's personal integrity is evident throughout the book, making it a commendable biographical work for young readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847927019

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The Bodley Head Ltd

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 228g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Kamala Harris is the vice president of the United States of America. Before assuming the vice presidency, she served as a senator from California, worked in the Alameda County district attorney's office, and was later elected district attorney of San Francisco and then Attorney General of California. The second Black woman and the first person of Indian descent ever elected to the U.S. Senate, and the first woman, Black person, and person of Indian descent ever to hold the office of vice president, she works hard to make sure all people have equal rights, especially kids. She's married to Douglas Emhoff, and loves being a stepmom to Ella and Cole. You can visit Kamala Harris at kamalaharris.org or follow her on Twitter @KamalaHarris or on Facebook at Facebook.com/KamalaHarris

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