Book description
DEAR MADAM PRESIDENT is an empowering letter from former Hillary Clinton Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri to the first woman president, and by extension, to all women working to succeed in any field. By using lessons learned during her experiences with Hillary Clinton, President Obama, and Elizabeth Edwards--to name a few--Palmieri…
Why read it?
1 author picked Dear Madam President as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is a book that I repeatedly return to when I need to remember how to be strong in the face of trouble. While there’s plenty of trouble in this book, both public and personal, Jen Palmieri is a charming guide to some painful truths that are really familiar to me.
She reminds me to find joy in the work. And she can see the future that we can all shape if we work together; that’s where I want my daughters to live.
From Cecilia's list on The most inspirational books for women (especially for women of color).
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