The Art of Power: My Story as America’s First Woman Speaker of the House
Featuring Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi
In Conversation with David Von Drehle
February 3, 2025 | 6:30 p.m. CST | Online Event
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Join us for a conversation with Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi about her new book, The Art of Power.
Nancy Pelosi, the most powerful woman in American political history, tells the story of her transformation from housewife to House Speaker—how she became a master legislator, a key partner to presidents, and the most visible leader of the Trump resistance.
In The Art of Power, Pelosi describes for the first time what it takes to make history—not only as the first woman to ascend to the most powerful legislative role in our nation, but to pass laws that would save lives and livelihoods, from the emergency rescue of the economy in 2008 to transforming health care. She describes the perseverance, persuasion, and respect for her members that it took to succeed, but also the joy of seeing America change for the better. Among the best-prepared and hardest working Speakers in history, Pelosi worked to find common ground, or stand her ground, with presidents from Bush to Biden. She also shares moving moments with soldiers sent to the front lines, women who inspired her, and human rights activists who fought by her side.
The woman who has been lauded by her opposition as “the most powerful Speaker” ever shows us why she is not afraid of a good fight. The Art of Power is about the fighting spirit that has always animated her, and the historic legacy that spirit has produced.
While they last, hardcover copies of The Art of Leadership may be ordered with your online event registration. The first 250 to order will receive books autographed by Nancy Pelosi. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.
This is a free online event. Please register to receive the program link and purchase your copy of The Art of Power.
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Nancy Pelosi was elected the 52nd Speaker of the House in 2007—and served as the first woman Speaker for eight years, off and on until 2023. She came to Congress in 1987 for the children and to fight HIV/AIDS. Under Pelosi’s leadership, Congress enacted transformative legislation, most notably the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. A defender of democracy, she directed House efforts to investigate the January 6th insurrection and has spoken out forcefully for human rights globally. Pelosi continues to represent San Francisco in the House, a privilege she has treasured for 37 years. Pelosi and her husband, Paul, have five children and 10 grandchildren.
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