A reason to believe : lessons from an improbable life
(Book)
Author
Published
New York : Broadway Books, c2011.
ISBN
9780767931120, 0767931122
Physical Desc
227 pages : ill., ports. ; 20 cm.
Status
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Acton - Adult | BIO Patrick, D. | On Shelf |
Arlington Fox - Adult | B PATRICK, D. | On Shelf |
Bedford - Adult | BIO Patrick, Deval | On Shelf |
Brookline Coolidge Corner - Adult | MEMOIR PATRICK Deval 2011 | On Shelf |
Framingham McAuliffe - Adult | B PATRICK, D. Patrick | On Shelf |
More Details
Published
New York : Broadway Books, c2011.
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
9780767931120, 0767931122
Notes
Description
In January 2007, Deval Patrick became the first black governor of the state of Massachusetts, one of only two black governors elected in American history. But that was just one triumphant step in a long, improbable journey that began in a poor tenement on the South Side of Chicago. From a chaotic childhood to an elite boarding school in New England, from a sojourn doing relief work in Africa to the boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies, and then to a career in politics, Patrick has led an extraordinary life. In this book, he pays tribute to the family, friends, and strangers who, through words and deeds, have instilled in him transcendent lessons of faith, perseverance, and friendship. In doing so, he reminds us of the power of community and the imperative of idealism. With humility, humor, and grace, he offers a road map for attaining happiness, empowerment, and success while also making an appeal for readers to cultivate those achievements in others, to feel a greater stake in this world, and to shape a life worth living. This book tells the story of a uniquely American odyssey and a testament to what is possible in our lives and our communities if we are hopeful, generous, and resilient.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Patrick, D. (2011). A reason to believe: lessons from an improbable life . Broadway Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Patrick, Deval. 2011. A Reason to Believe: Lessons From an Improbable Life. Broadway Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Patrick, Deval. A Reason to Believe: Lessons From an Improbable Life Broadway Books, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Patrick, Deval. A Reason to Believe: Lessons From an Improbable Life Broadway Books, 2011.
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