Unshaken: The Barbara Lee Story: A Conscience That Stood Alone and a Legacy That Lifted Many

By Gregory V. Collins

In a time of national fear and political conformity, Barbara Lee stood alone. Literally. The only member of Congress to vote against the Authorization for Use of Military Force after 9/11, she faced death threats, condemnation, and isolation. But she never wavered. Unshaken: The Barbara Lee Story is the powerful and inspiring biography of a woman who built her career not on power or popularity--but on principle. From her early days as a single mother on public assistance to her decades representing California's East Bay in Congress, Barbara Lee's journey is one of unrelenting resilience. A fierce advocate for peace, health equity, LGBTQ+ rights, and economic justice, she has long championed those ignored or dismissed by the political mainstream. Whether taking on the war machine, the AIDS crisis, or entrenched poverty, Lee has never stopped speaking uncomfortable truths. This book traces Lee's transformation from a shy young woman working in the office of Shirley Chisholm into a fearless leader who helped shape the progressive movement. It chronicles her historic mayoral election in Oakland at age 78, and the values that continue to guide her: faith, justice, and a deep love for the people she serves. Unshaken is more than a political biography--it's a call to moral courage in an age that desperately needs it.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F5P3V6L9
• ISBN13: 9798280620001
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 80 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.4" x 6.0"