Run!, Ken Yeager, Ph.D.
Run!, Ken Yeager, Ph.D.
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Run!
My Story of LGBTQ+ Political Power, Equality, and Acceptance in Silicon Valley

Author: Ken Yeager, Ph.D.

Narrator: Dave Cavallaro

Unabridged: 7 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/06/2024

Synopsis

Run! tells the story of how LGBTQ+ people in San Jose/Silicon Valley progressed from being political outcasts to becoming a force that gained political power, equality, and acceptance.Having lived and breathed queer activism for almost 40 years, Ken Yeager is uniquely positioned to tell the story of how this happened. The strategies he used and the lessons he learned will serve as a guide for activists organizing to counter the current uptick of anti-gay and anti-trans hostilities in their communities.Run! also serves as a primer for LGBTQ+ people thinking of running for office. As the first openly gay elected official in Santa Clara County who served 26 years in public office, Ken Yeager details his numerous campaigns and provides a checklist for how to achieve electoral victory. Winning by itself isn’t enough. It’s what you do while in office that matters. Known as one of the most effective local elected officials, read how Ken Yeager crafted landmark legislation to improve the quality of life of LGBTQ+ people and all residents of Santa Clara Valley.  After reading his book, you’ll be inspired to take him up on his call to Run, Baby, Run! for office.Visit kenyeagerrun.com for more info.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jeffrey

In early May, Dean Karnazes finished his triumphant run across America live on national television. “Seventy-five days ago I dreamed of standing right here,” he said inside the television studio of the show that had sponsored his trek. By any account, his was an amazing run. He traveled more than 30......more

Goodreads review by Kinyorda

If you liked Ultramarathon Man, Karnazes' first book, or have watched any of his documentaries this is the book for you. Karnazes is humble and funny. He throws himself 100% into every crazy task that he takes on and gives us mortals inspiration to tackle the tasks that seem insurmountable to us. Al......more

Goodreads review by Mike

3.5 Stars. This started off a little slow. Some of the early stories which were supposed to be humorous anecdotes didn't connect with me for some reason. As the book moved on, however, I found the stories more and more interesting. It may have been the fact that as the book moved on, you got more int......more

Goodreads review by Carianne

Karno is crazy, and by crazy I mean absolutely batshit insane. The kind of insane that makes for a wonderful read. Similar to his 50/50: Secrets I Learned Running 50 Marathons in 50 Days -- And How You Too Can Achieve Super Endurance!50/50 book about a marathon a day for fifty days, these chapters c......more

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