Relentless: My Story of the Latino Spirit That Is Transforming America [B1717]

2024 HCDJ in nice clean condition. "Laugh-out-loud funny, utterly charming, deeply compelling, and powerfully motivational", Luis A. Miranda Jr.'s personal and political memoir reveals a deep understanding of Latino culture and how to build community to change our world for the better (Ana Navarro). A veteran of New York and national politics, Luis Miranda embodies the relentless spirit of progress of American immigrant. In Relentless, Miranda shares his reflections about his upbringing in Puerto Rico, career as a Democratic political strategist and activist, and understanding the Latino voter. Miranda recounts the thrill of the ascendency of Hamilton, created by his son Lin-Manuel, and he details the suffering after the devastation of Puerto Rico by Hurricane Maria. Amid the triumphs and challenges, Miranda examines what his experience reveals about our ever-changing politics, demographics, and society.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "Miranda is an agent of change and 'seeing the bigger picture'. Definitely a guy that gets things done and fights for what he thinks is right and his story is inspiring. Left me reflecting on some political issues while appreciating a new perspective."; "Do you ever wonder how some people get so many things done in their life, despite having the same amount of hours in a day as you do? You will after reading this book."; "I am very satisfied with the book. It describes very well what a person's personal journey looks like from Puerto Rico to creating a life in New York - and his political journey to advocate for Latino rights in the United States. What Luis describes in his book is both a personal testament to the importance of his family and a personal testament to what he has done in politics in New York and across the United States. An important book and voice in these times."; "This is a fabulously entertaining book as well as an outline for capturing the Latino/a vote. It's time for both major parties to realize the importance of our participation in the making of this country. Inspirational and motivational. A must read for all."