Free Audiobook : The Art of Power, By Nancy Pelosi

The most influential woman in American political history recounts her journey from housewife to House Speaker—detailing her evolution into a master legislator, a presidential partner, and a prominent leader of the Trump resistance.

At forty-six, Nancy Pelosi, mother of five, asked her youngest daughter if she should run for Congress. Alexandra Pelosi replied, “Mother, get a life!” Nancy did just that, and her life has been remarkable.

In The Art of Power, Pelosi shares for the first time what it takes to make history—not just as the first woman to hold the most powerful legislative position but also to enact laws that save lives and livelihoods, from rescuing the economy in 2008 to transforming healthcare. She discusses the perseverance, persuasion, and member respect necessary for success, as well as the joy of seeing America improve. Among the best-prepared and hardest-working Speakers, Pelosi sought common ground or stood firm with presidents from Bush to Biden. She also recounts touching moments with soldiers, inspiring women, and human rights activists.

Pelosi took prophetic stances on major moral issues, warning about the Iraq War and Chinese government misconduct. Her moral courage readied her for Trump, with whom she famously clashed, becoming a symbol of resistance to his presidency. She reveals her confrontations with Trump, culminating on January 6, 2021, when he incited an attack on Congress. Pelosi provides a personal account of that day and her efforts to secure the National Guard. Nearly two years later, violence reached her own home when an intruder attacked her husband, Paul, demanding to see her. Pelosi shares that harrowing experience and its aftermath.

Recognized by her opponents as “the most powerful Speaker,” Pelosi demonstrates why she never shies away from a fight. The Art of Power highlights her fighting spirit and the historic legacy it has created.