The Truths We Hold: An American Journey by Kamala Harris was published in 2019 as Harris was about to make her run for President and before the start of the Pandemic and in some ways reads like a campaign book.

I wanted to learn more about our now first woman Vice-President and Harris does give some stories of her childhood, specifically about her Mother and sister and where she grew up, along with some nice photos, but I found it to be greatly lacking in personal details.

It told of her journey through school, college, law school and her ensuing career in CA and I was deeply engaged with learning the details of all the policies she has initiated and supported throughout her career. It is obvious that since the beginning Harris has always wanted to be in the room where it happens and to be the one to make it happen! I feel glad that she is in Washington working hard for the rights of women and immigrants and all working class Americans. However, I didn’t learn much about Harris the woman and I found this disappointing. A worthwhile read.