My First Book: A Biography of Two Former Members of the U.S. House of Representatives
Politics, Partnerships, & Power: The Lives of Ralph E. and Marguerite Stitt Church. Now available for pre-order. Release date December 19, 2023.
Politics, Partnerships, & Power:
The Lives of Ralph E. and Marguerite Stitt Church
by Jay Pridmore and Christine Wolf
Master Wings Publishing
Release Date: December 19, 2023
The very first biography of a twentieth-century powerhouse couple who, with prescient and persistent methodologies and hearts, gave four decades of legislative service and established much of Illinois’ dedicated political tradition. Spanning everything from the awkward dance of prohibition in Evanston to Marguerite Stitt Church's involvement in the creation of the Peace Corps — with a particular focus on her remarkable legacy as a pioneer for women in government — this historical nonfiction is both a resource and a gripping delight.
Order Your Copy
It’s always best to order through your local, independent bookseller! Just head to their website, or call and request a copy. Some of my favorite indie bookstores include:
Bookends & Beginnings (Evanston, IL)
The Book Cellar (Chicago)
The Book Stall (Winnetka, IL)
Women & Children First (Chicago, IL)
East City Bookshop (Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.)
Powell’s Books (Portland, OR)
Solid State Books (H Street, Washington, D.C.)
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Reviews
“[A] delightfully evenhanded style… an immersive portrait of the political landscape over a considerable stretch of American history, brimming with ‘lessons of service, heart, and advocacy.’ An engaging and instructive history.”
– Kirkus Reviews
“A fascinating window… enrich[es] our understanding of women and politics in midcentury Washington, a topic that has been overlooked for far too long. A deeply valuable contribution.”
– Melissa Blair, author of American Women: A New Narrative History
“Rich in historical context and well-researched detail, illustrating how this long series of events shaped the landscape of Chicago and national politics… Reading at times like a novel, this comprehensive work of history feels like an inspiring allegory about the American Dream, resulting in a historical work that tells a far greater story than local politics, and one that reveals the country’s collective potential.”
– Self Publishing Review
Product details
ASIN : B0BRYPJ4W8
Language : English
ISBN-13 : 979-8985788655
Item Weight : 1.74 pounds
Subject matter includes
American Association of University Women
American Politics
Attack on Congress (1954): www.c-span.org/video/?317988-1/1954-newsreel-shooting-congress
Catlin, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
Children’s Home and Aid Society
Children’s Welfare
Civil Service
Columbia University Alumni
Congressional Age Limits
Congressional History
Donald Rumsfeld
Economic Freedom
Economic Recovery
Equal Pay
Evanston Receiving Home of Illinois
Evanston, Illinois
Family Welfare Association of Evanston
Federal Government Appointee
Fireworks Safety
Foreign Affairs Leaders
Foreign Affairs Committee
Foreign Economic Policy
Foreign Policy
Gender Equality
Geopolitics
Girl Scouts of America
Glove Manufacturing
Government Operations
House of Representatives
Illinois Government
Illinois Legislature
Illinois Political History
League of Women Voters
Legislative Bodies
Legislators
Marguerite Stitt Church
National Safety Council
New York City
North Shore Auxiliary of Chicago Maternity Centre
Northwestern University
Policymakers
Political Couples
Political Leader Biographies
Political Leaders
Political Pioneers
Political Spouses
Power Couples in Congress
Psychologists
Psychology
Ralph E. Church
Representatives, U.S. Congress
Republican Party
Retirement
Social Reformers
Sociology
St. Agatha School
State Charities Aid Association of New York City
Sudden Death
The Congressional Club
The Peace Corps
Trailblazing Leaders
U.S. Capitol Historical Society
U.S. Capitol Shooting (1954) : www.c-span.org/video/?317988-1/1954-newsreel-shooting-congress
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Midcentury Politics
United Nations
University of Michigan
Wellesley College
Wellesley College Alumnae
White House Conference on Aging
Widow’s Mandate
Women Civic Leaders
Women in Congress
Women in Government
Women in History
Women in the House of Representatives
Women in Leadership
Women in Politics
Women in Power
Women in Washington, D.C.
Women Leaders
Women Legislators
Womens’ Board, University of Chicago
Womens’ Rights
World Politics
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