Who is the unlikely conservative

But many will find it hard to feel sympathy for someone who takes such glee in the opportunity, now that she apparently has nothing left to lose politically, to settle old scores. Agent, Eric Simonoff. Forecast: Chavez has visibility with a syndicated newspaper column and appearances on Fox News Channel.

A seven-city author tour and city radio satellite tour will also help this reach readers of Ann Coulter's Slander and J. View Full Version of PW. More By and About This Author.

Author: Linda Chavez. Language: English. Street Date : September 27, TCIN : UPC : Description About the Book The rich and revealing story of a tumultuous journey from Left to Right and from poverty to prominence-by one of the most influential female conservatives in the country Book Synopsis When President George W.

Bush nominated Linda Chavez to be Secretary of Labor in January , most political observers saw it as a nod to the right.

Chavez had made her reputation taking on the civil rights establishment, the feminist movement, and the multiculturalists. What few people knew was that this hard-nosed conservative began her career among socialists and labor-union officials, teaching in college affirmative-action programs and writing political propaganda for the Democratic National Committee.

In An Unlikely Conservative , Chavez recounts her political journey from the Young People's Socialist League to the Reagan wing of the Republican Party-and the sometimes shocking personal experiences that shaped her views.

From excrement-smeared car seats to threats of attacks with bombs and switchblades, she learned quickly that opposing racial quotas and ethnic studies carried a high personal cost. But at its core, hers is the story of a working-class Hispanic girl who overcomes a difficult and painful childhood to become one of America's most prominent political conservatives.

About the Author Linda Chavez , a senior fellow of the Manhattan Institute, is president of the Center for Equal Opportunity, a nonprofit public policy research organization in Washington, D. She lives in Purcellville, Virginia. Report incorrect product info. Shipping details Estimated ship dimensions: 0. Return details This item can be returned to any Target store or Target. This item must be returned within 90 days of the in-store purchase, ship date or online order pickup.

See return policy for details. See the return policy for complete information. More to consider. Featured products. ISBN 10 Author Linda Chavez. Condition Used - Very Good. Binding type Paperback. Publisher Basic Books. Year published Number of pages Prizes null null null null null null null null null null. Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. Note This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use.

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