A Life of Service
The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth
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Cindy Kay
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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.
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Well done!
nonfiction, dual-heritage, veterans, illustrated, mothers, senator, overcoming, disability, Asian Americans*****
I bought this to read with some of the grands and the give to my library in Milwaukee County (WI) area, or to metro Indianapolis (Indiana), or to Cleveland (Cuyahoga County Ohio), or maybe even to Patience & Fortitude at the NYPL (or even the Brooklyn (NY) public library.
As you can see, I have no one in Illinois so I can view her astonishing accomplishments as a retired RN and not part of her voting constituency. The same goes for the great imaginative yet sensitive colorful illustrations by Dow Phumiruk. The narrative is by renowned author Christina Soontornvat who knows how to impress but only just far enough not to overwhelm.
Well suited for reading WITH someone of nearly any age including ESL, and great for gifting to anyone, but especially to a school or public library!
And now I have the audio to keep! Cindy Kay clearly displays her talents as a voice actor with this narration!
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