Dream in Color: How the Sánchez Sisters Are Making History in Congress

by Linda Sánchez, Loretta Sánchez, Richard Buskin, et al.

Book Overview

Often considered Congress's "Odd Couple," these warm and witty stories from Congresswomen Linda and Loretta S nchez are perfect for all young women looking to create a brighter future for themselves--with a foreword from Nancy Pelosi

By sharing moments from their childhood in Southern California, Linda and Loretta pass on the values and traditions they learned from their parents--immigrants from Mexico who, despite not having graduated...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446508047
• ISBN13: 9780446508049
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

interesting read

This was an engaging and enlightening book. I learned a LOT about the political culture and some of the disparities found within it. The story of the Sanchez sisters is inspiring. These two women are living their dreams in the face of trials and oppositions. The book is very easy to follow. I enjoyed reading about their lives from each of the sister's different perspectives. I think this is a story that most American women would enjoy reading.

An Inspirational Read

Dream in Color is a remarkable and inspiring story for everyone in America. The Sanchez family's journey is nothing short of amazing! Two Mexican immigrants, without a high school education, managed to raise seven children and send each one to college. Loretta and Linda's strong sense of self, determination, and hope come to life through perfectly placed stories of their childhood and accounts of their time in Congress. From tales of a winning softball team, to meeting Cesar Chavez, to a party at the Playboy Mansion, Dream in Color keeps the reader interested and wanting more. In fact, my only critique of the book is that I wish I could have learned more from their parents, Maria Macias and Ignacio, grandmother, Amalia, and great- aunt, Betty. Dream in Color reminds us all that the American Dream is very much alive and the Sanchez sisters are proof.

Inspiring

This book reminded me of the Last Lecture. It was both inspiring and uplifting. It includes some real life lessions that should be common sense but sadly, often are not followed. Kudos to these two sisters who truly are living the American dream!