The Art of Tough, Barbara Boxer
The Art of Tough, Barbara Boxer
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The Art of Tough
Fearlessly Facing Politics and Life

Author: Barbara Boxer

Narrator: Barbara Boxer

Unabridged: 9 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/31/2016

Synopsis

"One goal of this memoir is to inspire people to fight for change. It takes what I call the Art of Tough and I've had to do it all my life." -- Senator Barbara Boxer

Barbara Boxer has made her mark, combining compassionate advocacy with scrappiness in a political career spanning more than three decades. Now, retiring from the Senate, she continues the work to which she's dedicated 30 years in Congress. Her memoir, The Art of Tough, shares her provocative and touching recollections of service, and cements her commitment to the fight for women, families, quality, environmental protection, all in a peaceful world.

Sometimes lauded, sometimes vilified, but always standing tough, Boxer has fought for what is right even when her personal convictions conflicted with her party or the majority rule.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jean on June 15, 2016

Barbara Boxer has represented California both in the Congress and the Senate for the past thirty-three years. She has championed women’s issues and environmental protection all these years. She is a charismatic leader and I noticed people either love her or hate her. I have been impressed by her ove......more

Goodreads review by William on June 06, 2016

Could not put it down/stop listening to it. I love it when the author does the reading for the audio of their own book! Senator Boxer has been a hero of mine and I absolutely adored every minute of her memoirs. This book was fun, accessible, and taught me a lot about the political processes in our co......more

Goodreads review by Summer on August 31, 2016

DNF 50%. Sorry to be unfair to Ms. Boxer, but this is just a typical political memoir. I feel as if I'm watching Forrest Gump pop up into historical scenes but not have much to say about them. I'm sure Ms. Boxer is a good representative for her constituency, but I'm just not particularly interesed i......more

Goodreads review by MB on June 21, 2016

I did enjoy listening to Senator Boxer tell her story. The book was good, and I whole hardheartedly admire how as a woman one has to be a little tougher then the men. I get it. Thank you for showing me the importance of tough. However, there were some issues where I thought Senator Boxer flip floppe......more

Goodreads review by Mizloo on July 21, 2017

Very different from Meghan Kelly's memoir, which I read a couple months ago. Covers a longer time period; puts her life experiences and career into the national context of both politics and news events; mention of colleagues is mostly positive, with a vignette or two of the ways in which they worked......more

Quotes

"[Boxer has] an eye for a good anecdote.... a key record of her work."—Publishers Weekly

"Anyone who thinks that Washington can't be understood, has no great hearts, and is not crucial to our daily lives will be turned around on all counts by Barbara Boxer's irresistible story of her more than four decades there. Read this as a bridge into the coming political year, and you won't just vote, you'll fight to vote."—Gloria Steinem, feminist, activist, and author

"For decades I have worked with Barbara Boxer on issues that have touched our hearts and our lives. She is a woman of her word and she is one of the most generous leaders I have ever met in politics."—Nancy Pelosi, 52nd Speaker of the U.S. House ofRepresentatives (D-California)

"In more than 40 years in government, Barbara Boxer has truly mastered the 'Art of Tough.' Her life and work are an inspiration to politicians everywhere, both real and completely fake."—Julia Louis-Dreyfus, actress and star of the HBO series Veep

"It's a great book about female empowerment and what it takes to be a member of society and how one person can make a difference."—Chelsea Handler

"From being told in the early sixties that 'women aren't stockbrokers' to five terms in the House and four terms in the Senate, Senator Barbara Boxer's memoir is the story of a woman who found her calling. My favorite quote is: 'So I ran.' Even if you differ with Senator Boxer politically, The Art Of Tough educates and entertains. It's a 'must read.'"—Carole King, singer-songwriter and bestselling author

"When you read Barbara's words, you realize how important it is to be strong in the face of overwhelming powers. Her book will inspire all of us to be fearless in our pursuits, our convictions, and our lives."—Lily Tomlin, comedian and actress

"It takes a true warrior to fight against the biggest polluters who would degrade our environment. That warrior is Barbara Boxer, who has been my partner for years in protecting our oceans so that their beauty remains for future generations."—Ted Danson, actor and environmentalist

"Drawing on her decades of effective, principled advocacy of liberal ideals, Barbara Boxer provides a valuable description of how the legislative process works at its best. She weaves the political, official, and personal aspects of the job into a readable, instructive narrative of how democracy can be practiced."—Former Congressman Barney Frank (D-Massachusetts)

"This book offers invaluable lessons about politics and life from one of the strongest progressive voices of the U.S. Senate. Barbara Boxer's life lessons are tried and true. They are pearls of wisdom her readers can live by."—Rep. John Lewis (D-Georgia)

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