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Lessons from an Improbable Life
Random House Digital, Inc.
April 2011
On Sale: April 12, 2011
240 pages
ISBN: 0767931122
EAN: 9780767931120
Hardcover
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“I’ve simply seen too much goodness in this country—and have
come so far in my own journey—not to believe in those
ideals, and my faith in the future is sometimes restored
under the darkest clouds.” —Governor Deval Patrick
In January 2007, Deval Patrick became the first black
governor of the state of Massachusetts, one of only two
black governors elected in American history. But that was
just one triumphant step in a long, improbable journey that
began in a poor tenement on the South Side of Chicago. From
a chaotic childhood to an elite boarding school in New
England, from a sojourn doing relief work in Africa to the
boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies, and then to a career in
politics, Patrick has led an extraordinary life. In this
heartfelt and inspirational book, he pays tribute to the
family, friends, and strangers who, through words and deeds,
have instilled in him transcendent lessons of faith,
perseverance, and friendship. In doing so, he reminds us of
the power of community and the imperative of idealism. With
humility, humor, and grace, he offers a road map for
attaining happiness, empowerment, and success while also
making an appeal for readers to cultivate those achievements
in others, to feel a greater stake in this world, and to
shape a life worth living.
Warm, nostalgic, and inspirational, A Reason to Believe is
destined to become a timeless tribute to a uniquely American
odyssey and a testament to what is possible in our lives and
our communities if we are hopeful, generous, and resilient. GOVERNOR DEVAL PATRICK is donating a portion of the proceeds
from A REASON TO BELIEVE to A Better Chance, a national
organization dedicated to opening the doors to greater
educational opportunities for young people of color.
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