Moving Forward, Karine JeanPierre
Moving Forward, Karine JeanPierre
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Moving Forward
A Story of Hope, Hard Work, and the Promise of America

Author: Karine Jean-Pierre

Narrator: Karine Jean-Pierre

Unabridged: 10 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/05/2019

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis



“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.

About Karine Jean-Pierre

Karine Jean-Pierre is the former PressSecretary and Special Advisor to President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. She is thefirst Black, person of color and openly queer person to serve asWhite House Press Secretary, and she is the longest standing female in therole. As a long-time advisor to President Biden, Karine has worked in seniorcommunications and political offices in both the Biden and ObamaAdministrations. Prior to her time in the White House, Karine was theChief Public Affairs Officer for MoveOn.org. Born in Martinique and raised in New York, she is a graduate ofColumbia University.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jean on December 28, 2019

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 fro......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on May 18, 2019

I enjoyed this one. In her foreward, Jean-Pierre says it's aimed at younger folks who may be considering a career in politics, but there's plenty for us older folks whose windows of opportunity are not wide open. Sometimes I wish I hadn't been such a late bloomer professionally, because I could have......more

Goodreads review by Jeanne on May 23, 2022

Karine Jean-Pierre’s story (Black/immigrant from Haiti/working class/lesbian) is one that is, in and of itself, inspiring and engaging. She is now the White House press secretary, having worked on several local and national campaigns, for President Obama, as well as for Walmart Watch and MoveOn. Des......more

Goodreads review by AJ on January 23, 2024

I agree with another reviewer on her emphasis on certain words being off putting. I found her stories long winded. The book could have been shorter and it would have been better.......more

Goodreads review by Charlotte on November 12, 2019

Since the 2016 election of Donald Trump, I have been plugged into American politics; whether it be reading countless books on the topic, watching American news shows, or reading British coverage of the happenings, I'm fascinated. Karine Jean-Pierre is one of the faces I've seen across the coverage s......more