This candid political memoir captures Barbara Lee's extraordinary life and political career from her early upbringing in El Paso, Texas through her years in Oakland, California with the Black Panther Party to her service in the U.S. Congress. In a new Afterword, Lee pays tribute to the Congressional Black Caucus for which she serves as Chair and reflects on the challenges that continue to face our nation at home and abroad.

Congresswoman Barbara Lee was first elected to represent California's Ninth District in 1998. She served as Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus in the 111th session of Congress.