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PublisherCrown Publishing Group, T.H.E.

ISBN-100767931122

ISBN-139780767931120

eBay Product ID (ePID)127410543

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Book TitleReason to Believe : Lessons from an Improbable Life

Number of Pages240 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicCivil Rights, Personal Memoirs, General, Political, Lawyers & Judges, American Government / State

Publication Year2011

IllustratorYes

GenrePolitical Science, Biography & Autobiography

AuthorDeval Patrick

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight10.9 Oz

Item Length7.8 in

Item Width5.2 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2010-021528

TitleLeadingA

Dewey Edition22

Reviews"This remarkable, uplifting memoir is powerful evidence that the American dream still exists. Patrick tells his extraordinary life story with eloquence, grace, and humor, moving skillfully from start to finish between a child's tender voice and an adult's perspective." -Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pulitzer Prize--winning historian and author of Team of Rivals "This fascinating story represents a testament against the self-fulfilling cynicism that increasingly infects the American view of American politics-a testament against stupidity, a testament for honorable public service." -Tracy Kidder, Pulitzer Prize--winning author of Strength in What Remains and Mountains Beyond Mountains "As the first black governor of Massachusetts, and as only the second African American to be elected governor in the United States, Deval Patrick is a history-making, pathbreaking figure in our state and national life. With a tremendous record of accomplishment personally, professionally, and politically, he has reason to be immodest! But what we hear instead in this moving account of this good man's life is a voice of reason and moderation. In these turbulent times, Patrick provides us with a model of public service and a public spirit. He is an inspiration to all of us, on both sides of the aisle." -Henry Louis Gates Jr., Alphonse Fletcher University Professor, Harvard University "There is no more inspiring story-or more compelling storyteller-in American politics today than Deval Patrick. And in this moving memoir, he shares the lesson of a life well lived: Hope for the best, and work for it." -David Axelrod "I met Deval Patrick in the Spring of 1980 at Harvard Law School. I realized quickly that he was a remarkable person-confident, compassionate, and a wonderful listener. He combined a youthful energy with a sense of wisdom and balance that belied his youth. A Reason to Believe describes the unique set of experiences-both difficult and uplifting-that have forged this important and historic public servant. Governor Patrick's book offers hope to anyone that adversity can be overcome and pain turned into perspective. It also provides a clear-eyed defense of idealism that is rooted in a basic value-everyone has something important to offer the world and the responsibility to do so." -Tim Kaine, chairman of the Democratic National Committee From the Hardcover edition., "Governor Patrick's compelling story is a reminder that no matter how unlikely a child's future chances might seem on paper, sometimes access to the right opportunities is all it takes to allow the enormous talent and potential that is already there to thrive. A Reason to Believe is rich with the lessons Deval Patrick has learned along his journey." --Marian Wright Edelman, president, Children's Defense Fund "This remarkable, uplifting memoir is powerful evidence that the American dream still exists. Patrick tells his extraordinary life story with eloquence, grace, and humor, moving skillfully from start to finish between a child's tender voice and an adult's perspective." --Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and author of Team of Rivals "This fascinating story represents a testament against the self-fulfilling cynicism that increasingly infects the American view of American politics--a testament against stupidity, a testament for honorable public service." --Tracy Kidder, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Strength in What Remains and Mountains Beyond Mountains "As the first black governor of Massachusetts, and as only the second African American to be elected governor in the United States, Deval Patrick is a history-making, pathbreaking figure in our state and national life. With a tremendous record of accomplishment personally, professionally, and politically, he has reason to be immodest! But what we hear instead in this moving account of this good man's life is a voice of reason and moderation. In these turbulent times, Patrick provides us with a model of public service and a public spirit. He is an inspiration to all of us, on both sides of the aisle." --Henry Louis Gates Jr., Alphonse Fletcher University Professor, Harvard University "There is no more inspiring story--or more compelling storyteller--in American politics today than Deval Patrick. And in this moving memoir, he shares the lesson of a life well lived: Hope for the best, and work for it." --David Axelrod "I met Deval Patrick in the Spring of 1980 at Harvard Law School. I realized quickly that he was a remarkable person--confident, compassionate, and a wonderful listener. He combined a youthful energy with a sense of wisdom and balance that belied his youth. A Reason to Believe describes the unique set of experiences--both difficult and uplifting--that have forged this important and historic public servant. Governor Patrick's book offers hope to anyone that adversity can be overcome and pain turned into perspective. It also provides a clear-eyed defense of idealism that is rooted in a basic value--everyone has something important to offer the world and the responsibility to do so." --Tim Kaine "Patrick shows himself here to be a gifted writer. . . . Recommended to readers of memoir and to all keeping an eye on our country's past and future." -- Library Journal "Patrick gives powerful voice to the reflective inner man who has a keen eye for things that really matter. . . . A welcome celebration of idealism in a cynical time." -- Kirkus Reviews, "[ A Reason to Believe ] . . . introduces Patrick to a national audience as an inspirational figure guided by optimism and hope who presaged the rise of President Obama." --The Boston Globe Patrick shows himself here to be a gifted writer. Especially engrossing are the early pages on his childhood-he summons forth all the senses as he describes 1950s-60s South Side Chicago...Patrick presents his triumphs here as victories over his own weaknesses. His writings about his wife, Diane, are particularly touching. VERDICT Recommended to readers of memoir and to all keeping an eye on our country's past and future . -Library Journal "Governor Patrick's compelling story is a reminder that no matter how unlikely a child's future chances might seem on paper, sometimes access to the right opportunities is all it takes to allow the enormous talent and potential that is already there to thrive. A Reason to Believe is rich with the lessons Deval Patrick has learned along his journey." -Marian Wright Edelman, President, Children's Defense Fund "Patrick gives powerful voice to the reflective inner man who has a keen eye for things that really matter...A welcome celebration of idealism in a cynical time." -Kirkus "This remarkable, uplifting memoir is powerful evidence that the American dream still exists. Patrick tells his extraordinary life story with eloquence, grace, and humor, moving skillfully from start to finish between a child's tender voice and an adult's perspective." -Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pulitzer Prizewinning historian and author of Team of Rivals "This fascinating story represents a testament against the self-fulfilling cynicism that increasingly infects the American view of American politics-a testament against stupidity, a testament for honorable public service." -Tracy Kidder, Pulitzer Prizewinning author of Strength in What Remains and Mountains Beyond Mountains "As the first black governor of Massachusetts, and as only the second African American to be elected governor in the United States, Deval Patrick is a history-making, pathbreaking figure in our state and national life. With a tremendous record of accomplishment personally, professionally, and politically, he has reason to be immodest! But what we hear instead in this moving account of this good man's life is a voice of reason and moderation. In these turbulent times, Patrick provides us with a model of public service and a public spirit. He is an inspiration to all of us, on both sides of the aisle." -Henry Louis Gates Jr., Alphonse Fletcher University Professor, Harvard University "There is no more inspiring story-or more compelling storyteller-in American politics today than Deval Patrick. And in this moving memoir, he shares the lesson of a life well lived: Hope for the best, and work for it." -David Axelrod "I met Deval Patrick in the Spring of 1980 at Harvard Law School. I realized quickly that he was a remarkable person-confident, compassionate, and a wonderful listener. He combined a youthful energy with a sense of wisdom and balance that belied his youth. A Reason to Believe describes the unique set of experiences-both difficult and uplifting-that have forged this important and historic public servant. Governor Patrick's book offers hope to anyone that adversity can be overcome and pain turned into perspective. It also provides a clear-eyed defense of idealism that is rooted in a basic value-everyone has something important to offer the world and the responsibility to do so." -Tim Kaine, chairman of the Democratic National Committee From the Hardcover edition., "[ A Reason to Believe ] . . . introduces Patrick to a national audience as an inspirational figure guided by optimism and hope who presaged the rise of President Obama." The Boston Globe Patrick shows himself here to be a gifted writer. Especially engrossing are the early pages on his childhood-he summons forth all the senses as he describes 1950s60s South Side Chicago...Patrick presents his triumphs here as victories over his own weaknesses. His writings about his wife, Diane, are particularly touching. VERDICT Recommended to readers of memoir and to all keeping an eye on our country's past and future . Library Journal "Governor Patrick's compelling story is a reminder that no matter how unlikely a child's future chances might seem on paper, sometimes access to the right opportunities is all it takes to allow the enormous talent and potential that is already there to thrive. A Reason to Believe is rich with the lessons Deval Patrick has learned along his journey." -Marian Wright Edelman, President, Children's Defense Fund "Patrick gives powerful voice to the reflective inner man who has a keen eye for things that really matterâ€¦A welcome celebration of idealism in a cynical time." Kirkus Reviews "Patrick pays specific and warm tribute to those who helped him, from Chicago public school teachers and elite boarding school masters to families and individuals who gave him shelter, support, and assistance in Africa to an assortment of family, friends, and strangers who encouraged and assisted him, fortifying his sense of social justice, faith, and idealism." Booklist "This remarkable, uplifting memoir is powerful evidence that the American dream still exists. Patrick tells his extraordinary life story with eloquence, grace, and humor, moving skillfully from start to finish between a child's tender voice and an adult's perspective." -Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pulitzer Prizewinning historian and author of Team of Rivals "This fascinating story represents a testament against the self-fulfilling cynicism that increasingly infects the American view of American politics-a testament against stupidity, a testament for honorable public service." -Tracy Kidder, Pulitzer Prizewinning author of Strength in What Remains and Mountains Beyond Mountains "As the first black governor of Massachusetts, and as only the second African American to be elected governor in the United States, Deval Patrick is a history-making, pathbreaking figure in our state and national life. With a tremendous record of accomplishment personally, professionally, and politically, he has reason to be immodest! But what we hear instead in this moving account of this good man's life is a voice of reason and moderation. In these turbulent times, Patrick provides us with a model of public service and a public spirit. He is an inspiration to all of us, on both sides of the aisle." -Henry Louis Gates Jr., Alphonse Fletcher University Professor, Harvard University "There is no more inspiring story-or more compelling storyteller-in American politics today than Deval Patrick. And in this moving memoir, he shares the lesson of a life well lived: Hope for the best, and work for it." -David Axelrod "I met Deval Patrick in the Spring of 1980 at Harvard Law School. I realized quickly that he was a remarkable person-confident, compassionate, and a wonderful listener. He combined a youthful energy with a sense of wisdom and balance that belied his youth. A Reason to Believe describes the unique set of experiences-both difficult and uplifting-that have forged this important and historic public servant. Governor Patrick's book offers hope to anyone that adversity can be overcome and pain turned into perspective. It also provides a clear-eyed defense of idealism that is rooted in a basic value-everyone has something important to offer the world and the responsibility to do so." -Tim Kaine, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, "Patrick gives powerful voice to the reflective inner man who has a keen eye for things that really matter&A welcome celebration of idealism in a cynical time." Kirkus Reviews "This remarkable, uplifting memoir is powerful evidence that the American dream still exists. Patrick tells his extraordinary life story with eloquence, grace, and humor, moving skillfully from start to finish between a child's tender voice and an adult's perspective." -Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pulitzer Prizewinning historian and author of Team of Rivals "This fascinating story represents a testament against the self-fulfilling cynicism that increasingly infects the American view of American politics-a testament against stupidity, a testament for honorable public service." -Tracy Kidder, Pulitzer Prizewinning author of Strength in What Remains and Mountains Beyond Mountains "As the first black governor of Massachusetts, and as only the second African American to be elected governor in the United States, Deval Patrick is a history-making, pathbreaking figure in our state and national life. With a tremendous record of accomplishment personally, professionally, and politically, he has reason to be immodest! But what we hear instead in this moving account of this good man's life is a voice of reason and moderation. In these turbulent times, Patrick provides us with a model of public service and a public spirit. He is an inspiration to all of us, on both sides of the aisle." -Henry Louis Gates Jr., Alphonse Fletcher University Professor, Harvard University "There is no more inspiring story-or more compelling storyteller-in American politics today than Deval Patrick. And in this moving memoir, he shares the lesson of a life well lived: Hope for the best, and work for it." -David Axelrod "I met Deval Patrick in the Spring of 1980 at Harvard Law School. I realized quickly that he was a remarkable person-confident, compassionate, and a wonderful listener. He combined a youthful energy with a sense of wisdom and balance that belied his youth. A Reason to Believe describes the unique set of experiences-both difficult and uplifting-that have forged this important and historic public servant. Governor Patrick's book offers hope to anyone that adversity can be overcome and pain turned into perspective. It also provides a clear-eyed defense of idealism that is rooted in a basic value-everyone has something important to offer the world and the responsibility to do so." -Tim Kaine, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, "[ A Reason to Believe ] . . . introduces Patrick to a national audience as an inspirational figure guided by optimism and hope who presaged the rise of President Obama." --The Boston Globe Patrick shows himself here to be a gifted writer. Especially engrossing are the early pages on his childhood-he summons forth all the senses as he describes 1950s-60s South Side Chicago...Patrick presents his triumphs here as victories over his own weaknesses. His writings about his wife, Diane, are particularly touching. VERDICT Recommended to readers of memoir and to all keeping an eye on our country's past and future . -Library Journal "Governor Patrick's compelling story is a reminder that no matter how unlikely a child's future chances might seem on paper, sometimes access to the right opportunities is all it takes to allow the enormous talent and potential that is already there to thrive. A Reason to Believe is rich with the lessons Deval Patrick has learned along his journey." -Marian Wright Edelman, President, Children's Defense Fund "Patrick gives powerful voice to the reflective inner man who has a keen eye for things that really matter...A welcome celebration of idealism in a cynical time." -Kirkus Reviews â€œThis remarkable, uplifting memoir is powerful evidence that the American dream still exists. Patrick tells his extraordinary life story with eloquence, grace, and humor, moving skillfully from start to finish between a childâ€™s tender voice and an adultâ€™s perspective.â€� -Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pulitzer Prizeâ€“winning historian and author of Team of Rivals â€œThis fascinating story represents a testament against the self-fulfilling cynicism that increasingly infects the American view of American politics-a testament against stupidity, a testament for honorable public service.â€� -Tracy Kidder, Pulitzer Prizeâ€“winning author of Strength in What Remains and Mountains Beyond Mountains â€œAs the first black governor of Massachusetts, and as only the second African American to be elected governor in the United States, Deval Patrick is a history-making, pathbreaking figure in our state and national life. With a tremendous record of accomplishment personally, professionally, and politically, he has reason to be immodest! But what we hear instead in this moving account of this good manâ€™s life is a voice of reason and moderation. In these turbulent times, Patrick provides us with a model of public service and a public spirit. He is an inspiration to all of us, on both sides of the aisle.â€� -Henry Louis Gates Jr., Alphonse Fletcher University Professor, Harvard University â€œThere is no more inspiring story-or more compelling storyteller-in American politics today than Deval Patrick. And in this moving memoir, he shares the lesson of a life well lived: Hope for the best, and work for it.â€� -David Axelrod â€œI met Deval Patrick in the Spring of 1980 at Harvard Law School. I realized quickly that he was a remarkable person-confident, compassionate, and a wonderful listener. He combined a youthful energy with a sense of wisdom and balance that belied his youth. A Reason to Believe describes the unique set of experiences-both difficult and uplifting-that have forged this important and historic public servant. Governor Patrickâ€™s book offers hope to anyone that adversity can be overcome and pain turned into perspective. It also provides a clear-eyed defense of idealism that is rooted in a basic value-everyone has something important to offer the world and the responsibility to do so.â€� -Tim Kaine, chairman of the Democratic National Committee

Dewey Decimal974.4/044092 B

SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Deval Patrick, "an inspirational figure guided by optimism and hope who presaged the rise of President Obama" ( The Boston Globe ), recounts his extraordinary journey from the South Side of Chicago to the governorship of Massachusetts. "I've simply seen too much goodness in this country--and have come so far in my own journey--not to believe in those ideals, and my faith in the future is sometimes restored under the darkest clouds."--Governor Deval Patrick In January 2007, Deval Patrick became the first black governor of the state of Massachusetts, one of only two black governors elected in American history. But that was just one triumphant step in an improbable life that began in a poor tenement on the South Side of Chicago, taking Patrick from a chaotic childhood to an elite boarding school in New England, from a sojourn doing relief work in Africa to the boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies, and then to a career in politics. In this heartfelt and inspiring memoir, he pays tribute to the family, friends, and strangers who, through words and deeds, have instilled in him transcendent lessons of faith, perseverance, and friendship. In doing so, he reminds us of the power of community and the imperative of idealism. With humility, humor, and grace, he offers a road map for attaining happiness, empowerment, and success while also making an appeal for readers to cultivate those achievements in others, to feel a greater stake in this world, and to shape a life worth living. Warm, nostalgic, and inspirational, A Reason to Believe is destined to become a timeless tribute to a uniquely American odyssey and a testament to what is possible in our lives and our communities if we are hopeful, generous, and resilient. Governor Deval Patrick is donating a portion of the proceeds from A Reason to Believe to A Better Chance, a national organization dedicated to opening the doors to greater educational opportunities for young people of color., NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Deval Patrick, "an inspirational figure guided by optimism and hope who presaged the rise of President Obama" ( The Boston Globe ), recounts his extraordinary journey from the South Side of Chicago to the governorship of Massachusetts. "I've simply seen too much goodness in this country--and have come so far in my own journey--not to believe in those ideals, and my faith in the future is sometimes restored under the darkest clouds."--Governor Deval Patrick In January 2007, Deval Patrick became the first black governor of the state of Massachusetts, one of only two black governors elected in American history. But that was just one triumphant step in an improbable life that began in a poor tenement on the South Side of Chicago, taking Patrick from a chaotic childhood to an elite boarding school in New England, from a sojourn doing relief work in Africa to the boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies, and then to a career in politics. In this heartfelt and inspiring memoir, he pays tribute to the family, friends, and strangers who, through words and deeds, have instilled in him transcendent lessons of faith, perseverance, and friendship. In doing so, he reminds us of the power of community and the imperative of idealism. With humility, humor, and grace, he offers a road map for attaining happiness, empowerment, and success while also making an appeal for readers to cultivate those achievements in others, to feel a greater stake in this world, and to shape a life worth living. Warm, nostalgic, and inspirational, A Reason to Believe is destined to become a timeless tribute to a uniquely American odyssey and a testament to what is possible in our lives and our communities if we are hopeful, generous, and resilient. Governor Deval Patrick is donating a portion of the proceeds from A Reason to Believe to A Better Chance, a national organization dedicated to opening the doors to greater educational opportunities for young people of color.

LC Classification NumberF71.22.P37A3 2011