A Life of Service
The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth

Name: A Life of Service
Brand: Dreamscape Media
Availability: InStock
Author: Christina Soontornvat
ISBN: 9781666615791

Author: Christina Soontornvat

Narrator: Cindy Kay

Unabridged: 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Dreamscape Media

Published: 09/22/2022

Categories: Children's Nonfiction, Military History & Wars, Biographical

Synopsis

"Given Tammy Duckworth’s personal heroism as an Army veteran, her stunning recovery from injuries sustained in the line of duty, and her subsequent career as an influential US senator, it’s easy to see why Joe Biden earmarked her as a possible running mate during his Democratic presidential campaign. Senator Duckworth has logged a long list of firsts during her tenure as the first Thai American member of Congress, including being the first woman with a disability to serve in the House and Senate. But it is her tireless determination to keep going against staggering odds that will rivet listeners of all ages. Evoking Senator Duckworth’s spirited nature with sensitivity and joy, this narrative biography of the groundbreaking military veteran and rising political star will inspire listeners to dream and achieve."

About Christina Soontornvat

Christina Soontornvat is the acclaimed author of picture books, chapter books, nonfiction, and middle-grade fiction, including the Newbery Honor-winning fantasy A Wish in the Dark. Her narrative nonfiction title All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys’ Soccer Team received a Newbery Honor, a Robert F. Sibert Honor, and the Kirkus Prize, among other honors and awards. She lives in Austin, Texas.

About Cindy Kay

Cindy Kay is a Chinese-Thai-American narrator and educator whose work has been described as listening to a "cozy best friend." She narrates fiction and nonfiction and has studied Spanish, Portuguese, Thai, and Japanese. Raised in the California Bay Area, she currently lives in the Rockies.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Beth on October 28, 2022

Excellent picture book biography on the senator from Illinois who has made many historic firsts.......more

Goodreads review by Stef on December 08, 2022

I truly enjoyed this biography of Senator Tammy Duckworth. Beginning with her life as a child of a UN worker to her time in service in the military, through her injuries and recovery until her rise as a politician, this picture book gives readers a comprehensive yet easy to follow chronology of Tamm......more

Goodreads review by June on February 25, 2023

"Tammy was the highest ranking amputee in the hospital, so others often came to her, asking for help getting the health care they needed. Tammy kept busy making calls to elected officials on their behalf, demanding the US give veterans the respect and treatment they deserved." Impressive biography, I......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on November 06, 2022

It's always interesting to learn about the formative experiences that shaped someone famous or someone involved in politics. This inspiring, well-written biography of Senator Tammy Duckworth describes her early years in Thailand, the daughter of a Thai mother and a U.S. Marine father who worked with......more

Goodreads review by Bethany on November 17, 2022

Tammy Duckworth is an Asian American who has given her everything to make our country a better place, including her legs. She starts out serving in the air force because she loves flying, and it's the only place women can serve during her time period. After her helicopter is shot down, she fights a......more

Quotes

A comprehensive look at an extraordinary life and continuing legacy.