Make Trouble

Standing Up, Speaking Out, and Finding the Courage to Lead--My Life Story

De: Cecile Richards, Lauren Peterson

Narrado por: Cecile Richards

From Cecile Richards, the former president of Planned Parenthood for more than a decade, daughter of the late Ann Richards, featured speaker at the Women’s March on Washington, and “the heroine of the resistance” (Vogue), comes “an enthralling memoir” (Booklist, starred review) filled with “practical advice and inspiration for aspiring leaders everywhere” (Hillary Rodham Clinton).

Cecile Richards has been an activist since she was taken to the principal’s office in seventh grade for wearing an armband in protest of the Vietnam War. Richards had an extraordinary childhood in ultra-conservative Texas, where her civil rights attorney father and activist mother taught their kids to be troublemakers. She had a front-row seat to observe the rise of women in American politics and watched her mother, Ann, transform from a housewife to an electrifying force in the Democratic party.

As a young woman, Richards worked as a labor organizer alongside women earning minimum wage, and learned that those in power don’t give it up without a fight. She experienced first-hand the misogyny, sexism, fake news, and the ever-looming threat of violence that constantly confront women who challenge authority.

Now, after years of advocacy, resistance, and progressive leadership, she shares her “truly inspiring” (Redbook) story for the first time—from the joy and heartbreak of activism to the challenges of raising kids, having a life, and making change, all the while garnering a reputation as “the most badass feminist EVER” (Teen Vogue).

In the “powerful and infinitely readable” (Gloria Steinem) Make Trouble, Richards reflects on the people and lessons that have gotten her through good times and bad, and encourages the rest of us to take risks, make mistakes, and make trouble along the way.

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“For more than a decade, America has known Cecile Richards as the fierce and fearless president of Planned Parenthood. Make Trouble offers a window into her life: the early organizing effort that landed her in the principal’s office; the historic campaign of her mother, Ann Richards, for governor of Texas; her courageous leadership on behalf of women; her travels during the 2016 presidential election; and the lessons she’s learned from the outpouring of activism America has seen since. With humor, heart, and hope, Cecile Richards offers practical advice and inspiration for aspiring leaders everywhere.”
—Hillary Rodham Clinton

“Cecile Richards’s story is powerful and infinitely readable. Whether you are newly ‘woke,’ a longtime activist, or just a caring citizen wondering how to advance democracy in hard times, Make Trouble has the answers. Cecile takes the mystery out of activism, gives you practical examples of how it's done, and tells stories that melt the distance from your front porch to Washington. She is the best teacher on earth—someone you trust.”
—Gloria Steinem

“Make Trouble is a timely reminder that each of us has the power to fight for justice and create the change we want to see. With insight and humor, Cecile Richards offers a call to action for aspiring organizers and leaders. A must-read for anyone hoping to make a difference and trying to figure out where to start.”
—Senator Kamala Harris

“Cecile Richards is whip-smart, clear-eyed, quick-witted, levelheaded and lionhearted. She employs all of these virtues in her fight for women’s health and women’s rights. She’s also employed them in the writing of this wonderful memoir, Make Trouble. The book, like its author, is a powerhouse.”
—Ann Patchett

“Cecile Richards has always been willing to act up, if need be, to make a difference. Make Trouble is more than a memoir, it’s a how-to manual for effecting change.”
—Dr. Willie Parker

“With Make Trouble, Cecile Richards—the fiery feminist icon to whom we are indebted—is now also the relatable warrior we adore. By inviting us beyond her frontline fight for justice and into her heart, Richards shows us that a life of activism isn’t reserved for the perfect—it’s for the passionate—and that it’s never too early or too late for women to show up for themselves and each other. In these difficult times in which equality-minded folks are desperate to find purpose and connection, Make Trouble is a roadmap to both.”
—Glennon Doyle

Leader for our Future

Loved this book! Fantastic storytelling from Cecile Richards in her own voice! Do not miss this leader of the resistance & beyond!

Powerful.

I truly liked the enthusiasm in which Richards read her memoir. I think the writing was beautiful. If you want to become socially and politically active you have to study the table shakers. Richards is a table shaker and I love it.

inspiring and fascinating story

she remindes us all what's at stake and what we can do. Ladies, make trouble!

Such an inspiration

Within Cecile Richards’s story of her impressive lifetime of community and political organizing are also the stories of so many more inspiring women she’s worked along side. Weaving these stories together, Richards provides the perfect how-to and can-do “manual” for getting through this politically discouraging time and making the world a better place as we do so. I loved this book!!!

So Inspiring. Let’s all make trouble

This is an inspiration for women to get out there and let their voices be heard

Inspirational

Makes standing up for yourself & other women not so lonely. Nothing ever happens without courage

Should Be Required Reading

What a treat to hear Cecile Richards passionate pleas to readers to get up and get involved!

Amazing Read

Ms. Richards has written an incredible book, filled with so many interesting stories and useful tips for all of the activists and troublemakers out there!

Amazing book

The book was inspiring and well read by the author. I cried, laughed and learned something new. What else can you ask from a book.

Must read!

Gosh I loved this book - being a woman from Texas and hearing the inside version of stories I saw happening in my home state was so inspiring.