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Nancy Pelosi at First Parish Church
October 10 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
| $50 – $55
Harvard Book Store welcomes Nancy Pelosi—52nd Speaker of the House and one of the most powerful women in American political history—for a discussion of her #1 New York Times bestseller The Art of Power: My Story as America’s First Woman Speaker of the House. She will be joined in conversation by Governor Maura Healey—the 73rd Governor of Massachusetts.
Tickets
There are two ticket options. Once tickets sell out there will be no waitlist or standby line for this event.
1. VIP Admission + Signed Copy: Includes admission for one and one hardcover copy of The Art of Power pre-signed by Nancy Pelosi. Please note there is a limited number of VIP tickets available.
2. General Admission + Book: Includes admission for one and one hardcover copy of The Art of Power.
About The Art of Power
The most powerful woman in American political history tells the story of her transformation from housewife to House Speaker—how she became a master legislator, a key partner to presidents, and the most visible leader of the Trump resistance.
When, at age forty-six, Nancy Pelosi, mother of five, asked her youngest daughter if she should run for Congress, Alexandra Pelosi answered: “Mother, get a life!” And so Nancy did, and what a life it has been.
In The Art of Power, Pelosi describes for the first time what it takes to make history—not only as the first woman to ascend to the most powerful legislative role in our nation, but to pass laws that would save lives and livelihoods, from the emergency rescue of the economy in 2008 to transforming health care. She describes the perseverance, persuasion, and respect for her members that it took to succeed, but also the joy of seeing America change for the better. Among the best-prepared and hardest working Speakers in history, Pelosi worked to find common ground, or stand her ground, with presidents from Bush to Biden. She also shares moving moments with soldiers sent to the front lines, women who inspired her, and human rights activists who fought by her side.
Pelosi took positions that established her as a prophetic voice on the major moral issues of the day, warning early about the dangers of the Iraq War and of the Chinese government’s long record of misbehavior. This moral courage prepared her for the arrival of Trump, with whom she famously tangled, becoming a red-coated symbol of resistance to his destructive presidency. Here, she reveals how she went toe-to-toe with Trump, leading up to January 6, 2021, when he unleashed his post-election fury on the Congress. Pelosi gives us her personal account of that day: the assault not only on the symbol of our democracy but on the men and women who had come to serve the nation, never expecting to hide under desks or flee for their lives—and her determined efforts to get the National Guard to the Capitol. Nearly two years later, violence and fury would erupt inside Pelosi’s own home when an intruder, demanding to see the Speaker, viciously attacked her beloved husband, Paul. Here, Pelosi shares that horrifying day and the traumatic aftermath for her and her family.
The woman who has been lauded by her opposition as “the most powerful Speaker” ever shows us why she is not afraid of a good fight. The Art of Power is about the fighting spirit that has always animated her, and the historic legacy that spirit has produced.
More Information & How to Pick Up Your Book
Ticket-holders will receive their book at the event when they check-in at the church. Only VIP ticket holders will receive a signed copy of The Art of Power. General Admission ticket holders will receive an unsigned copy of The Art of Power. Books may only be picked up at the venue on the night of the event and cannot be picked up at the bookstore beforehand. Additional copies of The Art of Power will be for sale at the event. Ticketholders unable to attended the event will be able to pick up their book at Harvard Book Store up to one month after the event as long as a valid admission ticket to the event is shown at the information desk at the bookstore. This offer expires after one month.
Security
Please be aware that security measures at the venue will be heightened for this event. Security will be wanding ticket holders as they enter the church. Large bags and backpacks are prohibited. Flash photography is prohibited.
Masking Policy
Masks are encouraged but not required for this event.