Megan Margo O’Brien dreams of becoming president of the United States—and in order to do so, she is willing to work. She begins her career in her home country, serving as Staff Judge Advocate in the Air Force JAG Corp. Following her service, she returns to private life and practices family law in St. Paul, Minnesota, eventually becoming the state’s first female senator. Along the way, she finds time for marvelously sensuous love affairs and eventually meets her one true love. Despite living in a man’s world, Megan believes in herself and her strengths. Through them, she develops a successful political career that carries her closer to her dream of the highest office in the land. Her determination turns her lifelong dream into reality, and in 2016 she becomes the first woman to be elected president of the United States. As one of the most powerful people in the world, Megan fights for equality for women and never bends beneath the pressure. Hear of her leadership—her world—in her own words as one woman breaks all the barriers.
A little girl imagines what her day would be like if she were President of the United States.
And that is what Palmieri takes on in this book-redefining expectations for women looking to lead and creating a blueprint for women candidates and leaders to follow.
Sirleaf’s personality shines throughout this riveting biography. Ultimately, Madame President is the story of Liberia’s greatest daughter, and the universal lessons we can all learn from this “Oracle” of African women.
First Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
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