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A Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth
- Subject
- Biography & Autobiography - Political
- Age
- 3-5 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press (MA)
- Size
- 25.3 cm Ă 27.6 cm
- ISBN
- 9781536222050
Thai American creators portray the inspirational and barrier-breaking life of Senator Tammy Duckworth in a picture-book tribute to an extraordinary woman.
Senator Tammy Duckworth has logged a long list of âfirstsâ during her tenure as the first Thai American woman elected to Congress, including being the first woman with a disability to serve in the House and Senate. But while she dreamed of serving her country from a young age, Tammyâs path was not without its challenges. In this dramatic account, award-winning creators Christina Soontornvat and Dow Phumiruk chronicle Tammyâs journey. From her childhood fight to keep her family from homelessness, to her service in the US Army, to her recovery from grievous injuries sustained in the line of duty, Tammy never lost her determination to keep going against staggering odds.
Evoking Tammy Duckworthâs spirited nature with sensitivity and joy, this uplifting account of a groundbreaking military veteran and rising political star will inspire readers to dream and achieve. Includes a time line and suggestions for further reading.
Senator Tammy Duckworth has logged a long list of âfirstsâ during her tenure as the first Thai American woman elected to Congress, including being the first woman with a disability to serve in the House and Senate. But while she dreamed of serving her country from a young age, Tammyâs path was not without its challenges. In this dramatic account, award-winning creators Christina Soontornvat and Dow Phumiruk chronicle Tammyâs journey. From her childhood fight to keep her family from homelessness, to her service in the US Army, to her recovery from grievous injuries sustained in the line of duty, Tammy never lost her determination to keep going against staggering odds.
Evoking Tammy Duckworthâs spirited nature with sensitivity and joy, this uplifting account of a groundbreaking military veteran and rising political star will inspire readers to dream and achieve. Includes a time line and suggestions for further reading.
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What reviewers said
Soontornvatâs prose is succinct yet clear and excels when she relates personal anecdotes. . . . Details of her 2004 helicopter accident and her painful recovery are also well handled. . . . . An excellent addition to the biography shelf and womenâs history units.
A Thai American creative team collaborates on this biography of Senator Tammy Duckworth, which emphasizes the duality of military service and public service. . . . Soontornvatâs prose and Phumirukâs scenes of war, rehabilitation, and public service balance bravery with personal sacrifice. Back matter includes a timeline.
Powerful details about Duckworthâs childhood and her experiences in the National Guard impart a sense of the senatorâs resilient spirit; the book concludes on a hope-filled call to action of more work to be done. . . worthwhile and empowering.
A comprehensive look at an extraordinary life and continuing legacy.
[Christina Soontornvat] knows how to write a gripping tale. . . one of the more exciting bios Iâve seen in a long time.
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