Not My First Rodeo: Lessons from the Heartland

by Kristi Noem

Book Overview

South Dakota governor Kristi Noem tells her rough and tumble story of growing up on a ranch, and how a blessed life of true grit taught her how to lead.

"We don't complain about things, Kristi. We fix them." Taking her father's words to heart, South Dakota's first woman governor Kristi Noem shares heartfelt - and heartbreaking - lessons on making things right in the world, from her childhood on a farm in the vastness of rural America,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1538707055
• ISBN13: 9781538707050
• Release Date: June 2022
• Publisher: Twelve
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

A Leader in our time

Governor Kristi Noem has a fascinating upbringing in South Dakota with her family and values instilled in her. Governor Noem is a unique leader in her approach to issues ranging from farmer issues, and women's sports to Native American relations. She references a great statesman President Theodore Roosevelt who played a role in South Dakota's history and the upper Midwest's history in her autobiography who would be fascinated by her. Her motto is "We don't complain, we fix things". I have known of Gov. Noem for years through the media but did not understand Governor Noem until now. She would probably make a great Vice President, or even a possible future President if given the opportunity. I am not writing this observation as someone who is a fanboy or agrees with Governor Noem 100% of the time, but I can see leaders when I know them. Never Dismiss Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota.