Cover of A Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth

A Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth

Christina Soontornvat

This picture-book biography traces Senator Tammy Duckworth's life of public service. It covers her childhood, including her family's struggle to avoid homelessness; her service in the U.S. Army; and her recovery after injuries sustained while serving. The book also recounts her election to Congress as the first Thai American woman and her service in both chambers as the first woman with a disability to do so.

This book appears on 3 reading lists across 1 edition from 3 organizations.

Book details

Themes
Disability · Government And Civics · Resilience
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
September 27, 2022
Pages
48
ISBN-13
9781536222050
Language
English