Forgetting To Be Afraid: A Memoir

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On the 26 June 2013, Texas state senator Wendy Davis became an overnight political sensation and a hero to womens' rights supporters across the country. Davis stood and spoke on the floor of the state legislature for nearly 11 hours to run out the clock on a sweeping bill that aimed to close all but five abortion clinics in Texas. Now, Davis is making a serious run to become the first Democratic governor of Texas in nearly two decades. With her singular narrative and tremendously exciting political future, this is bound to be the political memoir of the year.

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Very good an important contribution not only to understanding Wendy Davis but to where we are right now. Rachel Maddow

Im a Republicanbut I can still love the book and be moved by an inspirational story. Joe Scarborough

Texas gubernatorial candidate Davis delivers a political biography that is betterin part because its better written, in part because its more heartfeltthan most books of its kindDoubtless well be hearing more from Davis. This modest memoir makes it clear why even her opponents should pay attention to her. Kirkus

Compelling. Associated Press

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WENDY DAVIS was the 2014 Democratic candidate for Governor of Texas. She has represented Fort Worth in the Texas Senate and previously served on the Fort Worth city council.In June 2013, she held a historic eleven-hour filibuster to block legislation that would create harsh abortion restrictions on Texas women.