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Dream in Color

How the Sánchez Sisters Are Making History in Congress

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By sharing moments from their childhood in Southern California, Linda and Loretta will pass on the values and traditions they learned from their parents--Mexican immigrants who, despite not having graduated high school themselves, made sure all seven of their children went to and graduated from college--that enabled them to conquer challenges and make history. They will speak frankly on the professional highs and lows, successes and scandals that constitute their distinguished careers, and show that the key to realizing your dreams is, above all else, always be true to yourself. ... more

About Author

Congresswoman Loretta Sánchez has been a Democratic member of the United State House of Representatives since 1997. Previously a Republican, Sánchez changed parties in 1996, feeling that the Republican Party had lost touch with its constituency. She is the second-ranking Democrat on the Homeland Security Committee and is a member of the Armed Services Committee. Loretta Sanchez is perhaps most known for her controversial 2007 withdrawal from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, alleging the caucus chairmen treated female members with disrespect. Their very public fight was covered thoroughly in the media, including being parodied on The Colbert Report. ... more

9780446508049_154X233
Grand Central Publishing
Category:
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Format:
TRADE PAPERBACK
Publish Date:
9/2/2008
Price:
$12.99
ISBN:
9780446508049
Pages:
272
Size:
5-1/4" x 8"
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