Moving Forward: A Story of Hope, Hard Work, and the Promise of America

A moving, inspiring political memoir and progressive call-to-arms from Chief Public Affairs Officer for MoveOn.org, chronicling her own experiences, from growing up in New York’s Haitian community to working in the Obama White House, and charting a path for others to help change the face of politics. “Karine Jean-Pierre illuminates her path to insider status so others can follow in her footsteps.” —Essence “Jean-Pierre inspires us to get involved in politics—every single one of us, no matter where we are from or who we are.” —The Atlantic Everyone’s path into politics is different. In Moving Forward, Karine Jean-Pierre tells her own story, looking back on her life as a first-generation Haitian American. And she shares what she’s learned about politics, offering a handbook for anyone who wants to take part, no matter how or where they grew up or how young or old they might be. Those who care for America are filled with a historic sense of urgency. Together we can create positive change, and in this book, Karine Jean-Pierre shows us how.