| Dream in Color: How the Sánchez Sisters Are Making History in Congress Contributor(s): Sánchez, Linda (Author), Sánchez, Loretta (Author), Buskin, Richard (With) |
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ISBN: 0446508047 ISBN-13: 9780446508049 Publisher: Grand Central Publishing OUR PRICE: $18.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2008 Annotation: 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. Often considered Congress's Odd Couple, these warm witty sisters are not only perfect role models for young Latinas in the US, but for all young women looking to break out and create a brighter future for themselves. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Personal Memoirs - Biography & Autobiography | Political - Biography & Autobiography | Women |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2007049593 |
| Physical Information: 0.75" H x 5.25" W x 7.94" (0.49 lbs) 272 pages |
| Themes: - Locality - Orange County, California - Cultural Region - Southern California - Geographic Orientation - California - Cultural Region - Western U.S. - Cultural Region - West Coast |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Often considered Congress's "Odd Couple," these warm and witty stories from Congresswomen Linda and Loretta Sánchez are perfect for all young women looking to create a brighter future for themselves--with a foreword from Nancy Pelosi! By sharing moments from their childhood in Southern California, Linda and Loretta pass on the values and traditions they learned from their parents--immigrants from Mexico who, despite not having graduated high school themselves, made sure all seven of their children went on to graduate from college--that enabled them to conquer challenges and make history in Congress. Speaking frankly about their professional highs and lows, successes, and the scandals that constituted their distinguished careers, the Sánchez sisters are a testament to us all that the key to realizing your dreams is, above all else, always being true to yourself. |