Barbara Jordan: Speaking the Truth with Eloquent Thunder [With DVD]

by Barbara Jordan

Revered by Americans across the political spectrum, Barbara Jordan was "the most outspoken moral voice of the American political system," in the words of former President Bill Clinton, who awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1994. Throughout her career as a Texas senator, U.S. congresswoman, and distinguished professor at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, Barbara Jordan lived by a simple creed: "Ethical behavior means being...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0292716370
• ISBN13: 9780292716377
• Release Date: February 2007
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

barbara speaks

This book has some of Barbara Jordans best speeches. her speeches were deliverd over 30 years but they can speak volumes about the problems we face today.

a hero was among us

Oh, how i wish she was still here. This book is so inspirational. And so important in today's world. I miss her.

Listen to "the voice of God"!

Not only is this a collection of inspiring and significant speeches given by Barbara Jordan, one of America's most amazing public figures, but it's also a DVD that lets you watch and listen to this commanding woman whose voice was called by political colleagues, "the voice of God." A treasure.

Political Excellence

Barbara Jordan had a very eye opening way of telling the truth. Her spirituality in politics is needed today. Where is it? Someone needs to bring this type of investigative and "telling it like it is" to the political arena today.

A woman of highest integrity

Every young man and woman "coming into his/her own" should read this wonderful book. Barbara Jordan (book) is not about race, gender, special interests and other discriminating elements. The book is a wonderful insight into the eloquent and beautiful woman who rose above all to inspire men and women or all races, interests, religions and beliefs in pursuit of truth and right. Take the time to share this book with the young people in your life -- reading the truths aloud. If you can find a video of her delivering a speech, share that also.