From Oakland to Washington: A Life of Impact
In The Truths We Hold, Kamala Harris shares a compelling blend of memoir and political philosophy, tracing her journey from her childhood in Oakland to her time as a U.S. Senator. She reflects on the values instilled in her by her immigrant parents—her mother, a cancer researcher from India, and her father, an economist from Jamaica—and how those values shaped her commitment to justice and service.
Harris takes readers through her career as a prosecutor, Attorney General of California, and later as a Senator, highlighting key policy battles and the lessons she learned along the way. She discusses pressing issues such as criminal justice reform, healthcare, immigration, and economic inequality, offering both personal stories and policy insights.
Harris’s writing is direct and engaging, balancing personal anecdotes with a broader vision for the country. She doesn’t just reflect on her experiences—she challenges readers to think about what it means to fight for justice and equity in their own communities.
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“Years from now, our children and our grandchildren will look up and lock eyes with us. They will ask us where we were when the stakes were so high. They will ask us what it was like. I don’t want us to just tell them how we felt. I want us to tell them what we did.”
-The Truths We Hold
Story Specs
Title: The Truths We Hold: An American Journey
Author: Kamala Harris
Published Date: January 8, 2019
Pages: 318
Genre(s): Memoir
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