Hope and Hard Truth: A Life in Texas Politics

Hope and Hard Truth: A Life in Texas Politics
ISBN-10
1477325735
ISBN-13
9781477325735
Category
Biography & Autobiography
Pages
243
Language
English
Published
2022-09
Publisher
University of Texas Press
Author
Mary Beth Rogers

Description

A stirring memoir of liberal politics and personal reflection through years in Texas public service.

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