The Truths We Hold by Kamala Harris Summary
Overview of The Truths We Hold
Vice President Kamala Harris's bestselling memoir blends personal journey with political vision, offering a masterclass in leadership during challenging times. Narrated by Harris herself in the acclaimed audiobook, it's become essential reading for those seeking inspiration in social justice and civic engagement.
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From Roots to Rising: A Daughter of Activists
Kamala Harris's journey begins in Oakland, California, where she was born to immigrant parents deeply engaged in the civil rights movement. Her father Donald came from Jamaica to study economics, while her mother Shyamala arrived from India at just nineteen to pursue her doctorate. Though their marriage ended when Kamala was five, her mother's influence was profound. Shyamala raised Kamala and her sister Maya with an unwavering belief that they could accomplish anything through determination and hard work-a conviction that stemmed from her own family's legacy of standing against injustice in India. Growing up, Harris was immersed in environments where social justice wasn't just discussed but actively pursued. She attended civil rights marches with her parents and was part of a national school desegregation program at Thousand Oaks Elementary, where her first-grade class represented a beautiful tapestry of backgrounds. This early exposure to diversity showed her how different communities could enrich rather than divide one another-a perspective that would later inform her approach to public service. Outside school, Harris found mentorship in Regina Shelton, who ran a nursery school with posters of Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman on the walls. Mrs. Shelton demonstrated extraordinary kindness, consistently reaching out to mothers needing support and modeling the community care that would become central to Harris's vision of justice.
Finding Her Voice at Howard and Beyond
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Standing Up to Power as Attorney General
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Fighting for American Values in the Senate
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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