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From the hood to the holler : a story of separate worlds, shared dreams, and the fight for America's future / Charles Booker.
Title:
From the hood to the holler : a story of separate worlds, shared dreams, and the fight for America's future / Charles Booker.
Author:
Booker, Charles, 1984- author.
ISBN:
9780593240342
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Description:
xviii, 307 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Contents:
Fire -- Earl -- Busing -- Diabetes -- Tanesha -- Kaylin -- Frankfort -- DC -- In the trenches -- LRC -- Highs & lows -- Fish & Wildlife -- Foodport -- Deciding to run -- Running against Neal -- Run for State Rep -- Serving as State Rep -- The head of the dragon -- Launching campaign -- Hood to the Holler -- COVID/Breonna -- Can you see us now?
Abstract:
"Kentucky state representative Charles Booker tells the improbable story of his journey from one of the poorest neighborhoods in the country to a political career forging new alliances among forgotten communities across the New South and beyond"-- Provided by publisher.
Reading Level:
Adult Brodart.
Personal Subject:
Publication Date:
2022
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