Keeping Faith in Congress Why Persistence, Compassion, and Teamwork Will Save Our Democracy |
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Author:
| Capps, Lois |
Foreword by:
| Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader and highest ranking woman in th, Minority Leader and highest ranking woman in th |
ISBN: | 978-1-5064-4033-0 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2018 |
Publisher: | 1517 Media
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Imprint: | Fortress Press |
Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
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Book Description:
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In 1996, Walter Capps won a seat in Congress. Months later, he suffered a massive heart attack and died in his wife's arms. Lois Capps decided to run for her husband's seat. She won that election and went on to serve six more terms in Congress.
Now, Lois Capps poignantly tells her story. No matter what personal or professional obstacles she faced, she never lost faith in democracy. She shares the lessons she learned, hoping that others can be inspired to work on behalf of the...
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In 1996, Walter Capps won a seat in Congress. Months later, he suffered a massive heart attack and died in his wife's arms. Lois Capps decided to run for her husband's seat. She won that election and went on to serve six more terms in Congress.
Now, Lois Capps poignantly tells her story. No matter what personal or professional obstacles she faced, she never lost faith in democracy. She shares the lessons she learned, hoping that others can be inspired to work on behalf of the common good.