Living a Political Life

Name: Living a Political Life
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ISBN: 9780679740087

One of America's First Woman Governors Tells Her Story

Madeleine May Kunin

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English

Vintage Books
14 March 1995

Biography: historical, political & military

The first time Madeleine M. Kunin ran for office it was because she thought there ought to be more women in politics. In time she fulfilled that belief by becoming the first woman governor of Vermont. Throughout her career, Kunin found that the rules for women politicians were different- she would not be forgiven (nor would she forgive herself) for neglecting her family. She could not afford to display emotion at the wrong times lest she be thought ""weak."" And she would have to learn to play political hardball with the best of them while keeping her integrity.

In Living a Political Life, Kunin-who is now Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education-takes a frank look at the challenges that confronted her as she tried not just to succeed in politics but to set a precedent for other women. In doing so, she illuminates both what it means to be a woman and what it means to be a public servant and gives us a memoir as thoughtful and revealing as any to emerge from the corridors of power.

By: Madeleine May Kunin
Imprint: Vintage Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 476g
ISBN: 9780679740087
ISBN 10: 0679740082
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 14 March 1995
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Living a Political Life: One of America's First Woman Governors Tells Her Story

"""In elegant and enlightening prose, Kunin...tries to understand the interplay of family, gender, and her pursuit of power.... [Her] forthright offering expands our understanding of who can be a success in politics."" -- San Francisco Chronicle ""An honest book by an unusually introspective and literate politician."" -- Washington Post Book World ""Madeleine Kunin speaks for all women who try to do it all. Her story. is our story ....She does it well, both the living and the telling."" -- Newsweek"