Moving Forward

A Story of Hope, Hard Work, and the Promise of America

By: Karine Jean-Pierre

Narrated by: Karine Jean-Pierre

“One of the most important voices of her generation.” —Joy-Ann Reid

“A useful roadmap for all of us about how to make a difference.” —David Axelrod

“Moving Forward will inspire you.” —Valerie Jarrett

An inspiring memoir from Karine Jean-Pierre, Senior Advisor to Presidential candidate Joe Biden and Chief of Staff for VP candidate Kamala Harris, chronicling her path from New York’s Haitian community to working in the Obama White House, and offering a blueprint for anyone who wants to change the face of politics.

Most political origin stories have the same backbone. A bright young person starts reading the Washington Post in elementary school. She skips school to see a presidential candidate. In middle school she canvasses door-to-door. The story can be intimidating. It reinforces the feeling that politics is a closed system: if you weren’t participating in debate club, the Young Democrats and Model UN you have no chance.

Karine Jean-Pierre’s story breaks the mold. In Moving Forward, she tells how she got involved, showing how politics can be accessible to anyone, no matter their background. In today’s political climate, the need for all of us to participate has never been more crucial. This book is her call to arms for those who know that now is the time for us to act.

Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

Great read

Excellent and informative. Very motivational for young voters and young & old immigrants. The author and I have very similar upbringing from immigrant parents coming to this country for better opportunities. BRAVO and continued success from a fellow immigrant from Cambria Heights, Queens!!!

Excellent Read

Great read and very well articulated. Her story is so inspirational. Proud of all of her accomplishments. I would especially recommend this to young people.

Very Insightful

The arthur is very descriptive and thorough story teller. I enjoyed following her employment journey as well as getting an understanding of her family life that is the foundation of her view point.

wow...thank you!

i feel like you were my friend... book is well articulated and really makes you feel like you were there during this period of time, which feels like a century ago in TRUMP days. i am proud of you and hope some day i can meet you. :) congrats !

Excellent Book

I loved this book. I recommend it for anyone interested in working on a political campaign.

Awesome book

Narrator was great. I am into Politics and was always curious about the author. Easy to listen to.

Easy read

loved it! The personal story was compelling and her professional jobs was always a step to the next position.

Loved it!

Karine is a wonderful storyteller and I was totally engaged in this book—l learned a lot and found it so inspiring!

Intriguing Memoir

I have seen Jean-Pierre on television so decided to learn more about her by reading her recently published memoir.

Jean-Pierre was born in Martinique. Her parents were born and raised in Haiti. They immigrated to New York when she was young. She obtained a master’s degree in public administration from Columbia University. She had a tough life growing up, but she does not get bogged down in it. The book focuses on hard work and determination to reach her goals in life. I had the feeling the book was written for young people providing advice and encouragement. She encourages young people to seek a career in politics.

The book is ten hours and eight minutes. Karine Jean-Pierre does a good job narrating her own book.

I love this book!

Excellent book and very inspiring!! I really enjoyed this and it gave me so much hope for the future in politics. Very inspiring!