{"product_id":"relentless-my-story-of-the-latino-spirit-that-is-transforming-america-hardcover","title":"Relentless: My Story of the Latino Spirit That Is Transforming America - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLuis A. Miranda\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRichard Wolffe\u003c\/b\u003e (With), \u003cb\u003eLin-Manuel Miranda\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEssential reading from an expert voice: 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A veteran of New York and national politics, Luis Miranda embodies the relentless spirit of progress of American immigrants. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e There is no one on the Latino, New York, and national political scene with the breadth of experience, passion, and storytelling charm of Luis Miranda. In \u003ci\u003eRelentless\u003c\/i\u003e, he shares a fascinating narrative of his life and career--from his early days as a radically minded Puerto Rican activist to his decades of political advice and problem-solving. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Miranda recounts the thrill of the ascendency of \u003ci\u003eHamilton\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLuis A. Miranda Jr. \u003c\/b\u003earrived in New York City from Puerto Rico in 1974 to study psychology at NYU but soon found himself drawn to community action when he organized his neighbors to fight for better schools for their children. In the 1980s he was a special advisor for Hispanic Affairs to Mayor Ed Koch, and he continued to serve in key roles for the Dinkins and Giuliani administrations. As a founding partner of the MirRam Group, Miranda has consulted on several successful political campaigns, including the senatorial campaigns of Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, Senator Chuck Schumer, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Most recently he managed New York Attorney General Letitia James' successful reelection. Miranda is the founding president of the Hispanic Federation and is currently the chairperson of the Latino Victory Fund, the Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance, Viva Broadway, and the Public Theater. He is a board member of The City, and former chair of the Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies at the CUNY Graduate Center.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.1 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 07, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51748817797408,"sku":"9780306833229","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4b07be2f76c7db9652ac7e6a6f5af776.webp?v=1779917048","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/relentless-my-story-of-the-latino-spirit-that-is-transforming-america-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}