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ELIZABETH WARREN: HER FIGHT. HER WORK. HER LIFE
“The book provides a solid discussion of the most controversial aspect of Warren’s career: her claim to Native American ancestry based on family stories . . . the biography gives a robust representation of both sides."
—Washington Post
"Felix deftly brings the backstory of this progressive icon to life in a detailed and revelatory look at one of the country’s most admired and outspoken leaders."—Booklist
“This searching biography of an American original—whom I got to know well as my law school colleague adored by her students—is a must read for anyone committed to the revival of decency and equality in our democracy.”
—LAURENCE TRIBE, Constitutional law professor, Harvard Law School
Want to learn about how Elizabeth Warren became the champion of and for the people? Or about her struggles as a bold populist leader, a woman who has a deeply personal determination to ensure that the millions who’ve lost pensions, homes and jobs are never again shafted by a rigged system? You need Antonia Felix’s book—it is a riveting read.
—KATRINA VANDEN HEUVEL, Editor & Publisher, The Nation
“Antonia Felix captures Elizabeth Warren's honesty, decency, authenticity, poise and passion in this well-written biography. Her book ILLUMINATES THE ARC OF A RISING POLITICAL STAR--from Oklahoma to Harvard to Washington--who uniquely fuses a first-class intellect with a first-class temperament.”
—MARK GREEN, author, Bright Infinite Future; Founder & CEO, ShadowingTrump.org
“Many politicians focus on the ME. Elizabeth Warren has always been about the WE—that sacred American bond of equal justice for ALL that Dr. King fought for. Felix’s biography explains why we need her ‘persistent’ voice more than ever, now and in the future.”
—CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS (GA)
"Does a good job of digging evenhandedly into one of the central controversies surrounding Warren, the claim of Native American ancestry. . . . Admirers of Warren will find this a welcome exaltation." —KIRKUS REVIEWS
“Felix gives us an intimate portrait
of an insecure girl growing up on ‘the ragged edges of the middle class’ who finds the grit to force her own limits. AN IRRESISTIBLE READ for anyone who cares about Elizabeth Warren’s fight for America’s hammered
working class.”
—GAIL SHEEHY, author of Passages and Daring: My Passages
“A GREAT READ ABOUT A LIFE of tenacity, grit and perseverance that resulted in an iconic U.S. Senator renowned for her warrior spirit on behalf of the public she serves.”
—RICHARD CARMONA, MD, 17th Surgeon General
of the United States
“Elizabeth Warren is a dynamic leader, and Antonia Felix's BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN, DETAILED BOOK CAPTURES THE FIGHTING SPIRIT that has made Warren a progressive icon. From her humble beginnings in Oklahoma, Felix deftly chronicles Warren's extraordinary life, a true American success story.”
—CONGRESSMAN ELIOT ENGEL (New York)
“From its well-chosen opening epigram to the end of its four trenchant Appendixes (not to mention every page in between), Antonia Felix’s biography of Elizabeth Warren is worthy of its stellar subject. If you’re as much of a Warren fan as I am, you’ll be grateful for this THOROUGHLY ENGAGING, GRACEFULLY WRITTEN overview of the Senator’s life and work—thus far.”
—LETTY COTTIN POGREBIN,
co-founding editor of Ms. Magazine, author, and activist
FELIX BEAUTIFULLY CAPTURES Senator Warren’s determination, tenacity, and persistence, particularly in the face of the challenges she encountered when entering politics. Felix’s empowering book will
inspire anyone interested in
American politics.
—LAUREN BEECHAM, former Executive Director,
Women Winning
“Antonia Felix’s COMPELLING BIOGRAPHY deftly illuminates the social, economic, political and personal factors that have shaped Senator Elizabeth Warren into a smart and compassionate champion for the average American. The impact and meaning of these trends over the last fifty years are brought into sharp focus through Senator Warren’s story.”
—VIRGINIA ARTHUR, President, Metropolitan State University
“ENGROSSING . . . the life story of an amazing leader, teacher, and reformer as well as a detailed narration of the social justice issues that shaped her politics and passion. A great read!”
—SANDRA L. PAPPAS, Minnesota State Senator, Senate President,
and President of Forward Global Women
“A COMPELLING, CONSUMING STORY, EXHAUSTIVELY RESEARCHED. Felix wonderfully documents Warren's world of achievement, including her academic pursuits that have had real-life impact on millions of average American families.”
—STEVEN JACQUES, national Democratic strategist and author,
Advance Man: A Presidential Campaign Adventure
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THE FRACTURE ANTHOLOGY
“An innovative and compelling weave of writers who both educate and inspire.”
–Chicago Tribune
“These brilliant voices remind us that our responsibility to the Earth runs beneath the surface-place we normally occupy, leading us on an Orphic journey that extends the depths of our knowledge, our compassion, and our capacity for meaningful action. This is not just another literary anthology—
it is an urgent act of witness.”
–John T. Price, editor of The Tallgrass Prairie Reader
“If you called the roll of those you wanted to hear from on fracking, the writers gathered here would be it. Their varied angles of vision and genre yield a rich treatment.”
–Larry Rasmussen, Reinhold Niebuhr Professor Emeritus of Social Ethics, Union Theological Seminary, New York City
SONIA SOTOMAYOR: THE TRUE AMERICAN DREAM
“Readers looking for a riveting and meticulously researched book on the Supreme Court Justice will be engrossed.” —Publishers Weekly
“Journalistic in tone and treatment . . . good, responsible, nonsensational journalism, proving to be necessary reading for anyone gathering a solid, accurate picture of this remarkable woman.” —Booklist
“RECOMMENDED.” —Library Journal
FATAL REMEDY
“Felix’s novel takes the reader into a dark and sinister world where medicine, greed and lust combine to engross the senses from beginning to end—a disturbing and thrilling book.” –Alan Cooke, Emmy© award-winning filmmaker, actor, and writer
CONDI: THE CONDOLEEZZA RICE STORY
“A pleasure to read.” —Washington Times
“An amazing portrait of a great woman and very highly recommended reading for students of current events, Black Studies, and contemporary political science.”
—Midwest Book Review
“A well-written and highly readable portrait . . . [A] thorough and engaging profile.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Sheds light on the personal and political history of one of Washington’s most powerful figures.” —New York Daily News
“Well-researched and thorough . . . a significant biography.”
—Black Issues Book Review
“For those who want to know just how the Soviet affairs expert gained the ear and regard of President Bush, Condi is a good read.”
—Upscale magazine
“A must-read for anyone serious about keeping tabs on the fast-paced political arena. Even readers with a disinterest in politics may find this success story compelling and hard to put down.”—The Star (Chicago)
WESLEY K. CLARK: A BIOGRAPHY
“Engaging . . . look for this book’s second edition.” —Publishers Weekly
ANDREA BOCELLI: A CELEBRATION
“Those curious about the main and his music will find much to like here.”
—Booklist
SILENT SOUL: THE MIRACLES AND MYSTERIES OF AUDREY SANTO
“In this elegant work, Felix . . . investigates from all sides, relying on extensive interviews with theologians, psychologists, Church officials, and those who claim cures through Audrey’s intercession. . . . Felix weaves Catholic history throughout the book, and the section on victim souls is particularly elucidating.” —Catholic Digest
“A thoughtful look at the intersection of faith and mystery.”
—Publishers Weekly
