inspiring and impressive memoir by an awesome person. would definitely recommend this book. 5 stars. tysm for the arc.

Through this book, I realized how much I did not know about Senator Moseley Braun: I knew her name; I could identify her photograph' I knew she was the first Black woman elected to the Senate-but that was all. This book helped me learn about her and develop a deep admiration for her. I recommend this book for scholars, those who are interested in American politics, African American history, women and gender studies, Chicagoans and more. I would certainly recommend this to multi-generational reading groups, and would pair well with other books such as Michelle Obama's "Becoming" and others.

I’m always interested in learning about the women that make history especially Black Women. The journey from where she comes from to where the foundation was uplifted for other women to follow suite is amazing. This is a love letter and an affirmation to keep going no matter the barriers.

"Senator Braun is without a doubt a trailblazer, being the first black woman elected to the United States Senate. This memoir gives us a full look into the many difficulties she faced in her political and professional career. I can’t imagine writing about losing her Senate seat, as well as her unsuccessful campaigns for President and Mayor of Chicago, was easy and I admire her for devoting time to discussing the effects this had on her. Ultimately, a great read from a underrated political figure."

Honestly, what an incredibly inspiring story. It is hard to listen to how much difficulty someone goes through, and understanding how much of that could have been avoided if people were kinder. Carol truly is a trailblazer and I am honored to have been able to read about their life.