Life among the cannibals
Arlen Specter with Charles Robbins
A former senator describes the independent spirit that estranged him from both the Republican and Democratic parties while describing how he helped to establish the Tea Party movement.
Read Time: ~1.6 hr
Barbara Jordan
by Ann Fears Crawford (2003)
About this book
Traces the life of this African American woman who was a respected lawyer, politician, teacher, and spokesperson for democracy.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreBarbara Jordan Lead Character
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