The Truths We Hold

An American Journey

By: Kamala Harris

Narrated by: Kamala Harris

Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins

Publisher's summary

The #1 New York Times bestseller

From Vice President Kamala Harris, one of America's most inspiring political leaders, comes a book about the core truths that unite us and how best to act upon them.

"A life story that genuinely entrances." —Los Angeles Times

“An engaging read that provides insights into the influences of [Harris’s] life...Revealing and even endearing.” —San Francisco Chronicle

The daughter of immigrants and civil rights activists, Vice President Kamala Harris was raised in an Oakland, California, community that cared deeply about social justice. As she rose to prominence as one of the political leaders of our time, her experiences would become her guiding light as she grappled with an array of complex issues and learned to bring a voice to the voiceless.

In The Truths We Hold, she reckons with the big challenges we face together. Drawing on the hard-won wisdom and insight from her own career and the work of those who have most inspired her, she communicates a vision of shared struggle, shared purpose, and shared values as we confront the great work of our day.

©2018 Kamala Harris (P)2018 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

“Its most memorable moments are those personal touches: Harris’s recollections of family, friendships and, above all, of her late mother, an Indian immigrant and cancer researcher who raised Harris and her younger sister...instructive for anyone trying to imagine a Vice President Harris.” (Carlos Lozada, The Washington Post)

"A life story that genuinely entrances." (Los Angeles Times)

“An engaging read that provides insights into the influences of Harris’ life.” (San Francisco Chronicle)

“In an era when many of our current political memoirs are either looking back at the Obama years or are attempting to grapple with our current state of government unrest, it is exciting to see a highly respected and powerful woman of color and daughter of immigrants tell her own story and offer some hope for the future of our country.” (Bustle)

Kamala 2020!

I wanted her to join the race for President when I saw her question Kavanaugh. I was happy when she joined. This book tells her story and confirms why I wanted her to run. She connects with her audience and speaks a truth.

Great story ..slow start

Kamala narrates this title, but I have to say that the first chapter she sounded monotone..but it definitely got better. Dont know who produced this, but they should have redone the first chapter!

Impressive

I have followed Kamala Harris’ career since she was the District Attorney of San Francisco. When she was Attorney General of California, I impressed with her prosecution of the banks during the mortgage crisis. She has done a good job as Senator representing California.

The book is well written. Harris reveals her early life and career. She also points out that she was tossed into the civil rights problems from the beginning because her mother is a Tamil Indian and her father is a black and both were active in the civil rights movement. Her mother immigrated from Madras, India and her father from Jamaica. Both her parents are highly educated: her mother as a breast cancer scientist and her father as an economics professor at Stanford University. The book follows the usual type of memoir of a new politician in that it is part personal memoir but mostly an outline of her beliefs, positions, and goals. Instead of being written in chronological order, the chapters follow various key topics. Harris is a young highly educated woman of color and fits the diversity requirements this country needs of its politicians to better represent the country. I plan on continuing to follow her career and her writings.

The book is nine hours and twenty-six minutes. Harris does a good job narrating the book.

Fantastic book!

Could not put this book down. If you like Kamala Harris before reading this book; you will love her!

She is absolutely brilliant.

Great political memoir. She has an amazing story. I recommend for any politico. Kamala 2020!

Enlightening!

The was an awesome read. I was captivated from start to finish. Great job Kamala.

Dedicated!

Dedicated to what is right. From righting unfair prosecutions, to workers, to reproductive rights, Kamala Harris is your champion. Her mistakes are absent??
Inspiring! "We can do better, and we have to!'

Wonderful

A wonderful read! This is an inspiring book from a true leader! I cried, I laughed, and I felt a sense of relief knowing this strong woman is on the right side of history.

A meaningful look at the senator's vision

l learned so much about who Senator Harris is and her vision for our society. What full and wonderful life she has led!

great book

we need to raise more strong women like her...my daughter will looking up to her!