Who Said It Would Be Easy?: One Woman's Life in the Political Arena

by Elizabeth Holtzman and Cynthia L. Cooper

Elizabeth Holtzman rose fast in politics and fell hard. She was elected as a Democrat to Congress at 31 and was a star and a role model for many young women at the 1974 Watergate hearings; but she... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1559703024
• ISBN13: 9781559703024
• Release Date: May 1996
• Publisher: Arcade Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Keeping Cool in a Political Inferno

Elizabeth Holtzman's book is a testimony to the irony and intense nature of life in public office. From her initiation as a member of Congress on the Watergate investigating committee to the cauldron of New York City politics, she weaves a fascinating and well documented story of triumphs, mistakes and human drama. An excellent book for the reader interested in the American political system.

Liz Holtzman's book is excellent

shocking,informative,gripping and deeply moral. This is a must for fans of liz's or anyone interested in an absolute innovator in women's politics.Wow!