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Author
Publisher
Post Hill Press
Pub. Date
c2014
Language
English
Description
Elected with the campaign slogan "Tough enough to turn L.A. around," Richard J. Riordan made good on his promise to voters and returned Los Angeles to its former glory. In this thought-provoking memoir, Riordan reveals the personal tragedies and life events that informed him as a visionary leader, and how policies of empowerment and compassionate pragmatism can lead the United States into a brighter future.
Author
Publisher
Federico Peña
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
The title, "Not Bad for a South Texas Boy," comes from a note penned by Federico Pęa's college English professor. While first read as encouraging, it took years to understand the nuanced message of low expectations for one of the University of Texas' few students of color. From modest beginnings in South Texas, through perseverance Pęa would earn a law degree; fight for social justice as a civil rights attorney; serve as a Colorado Legislator and...
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