Books About Female Politicians

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Nov 3

Explore this curated list of books about female politicians and find your next read. From memoirs about female politicians, to books about liberal and conservative female politicians, and even fiction books about female politicians, you’ll find recommendations for reading a book about female politicians here.

This Child Will Be Great: Memoir of a Remarkable Life by Africa's First Woman President
by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
IN A NUTSHELL. Memoir of the first female president in Africa
SHORT & SIMPLE. Story of the life of Liberian President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
GO FOR THIS BOOK IF…you want to read a book about a female politician in Africa.
In this book, former Liberian President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf recounts her life while providing a history of Liberia from its founding by freed slaves to its struggles in the aftermath of civil war.
nonfiction + biographies & memoirs + government & politics
Eighteen Acres
by Nicolle Wallace
IN A NUTSHELL. Fictional tale about the first female U.S. President
SHORT & SIMPLE. The first female president of the United States faces national security threats and rumors of her husband’s infidelity
GO FOR THIS BOOK IF…you want to read a fictional book about a female president.
This book about a female politician is written by a political insider, Nicolle Wallace, a political media strategist and former White House Communications Director. Eighteen Acres is part of three-part fictional series about the first female president of the United States, so there are more books about a female politician to discover if you like Eighteen Acres!
fiction + government & politics
The Truths We Hold: An American Journey
by Kamala Harris
IN A NUTSHELL. Life story of politician Kamala Harris
SHORT & SIMPLE. The life story and reflections of Vice President and presidential candidate Kamala Harris
GO FOR THIS BOOK IF…you want to read a book about a female politician in the United States.
The daughter of immigrants and activists, Kamala Harris was born in California and spent five years of her childhood living in Canada. The Truths We Hold, explores Harris’ values and the story of her life, from her childhood, to her time as District Attorney, and her political career.
nonfiction + biographies & memoirs + government & politics
Margaret Thatcher: The Autobiography
by Margaret Thatcher
IN A NUTSHELL. Former prime minister, Margaret Thatcher in her own words
SHORT & SIMPLE. Margaret Thatcher was the prime minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990; this book tells the story of her life and career in her own words
GO FOR THIS BOOK IF…you want to read a book about a conservative female politician.
This book about a female politician tells the story of Margaret Thatcher’s life from her childhood to her rise to political success in which she was elected prime minister of the United Kingdom three times.
nonfiction + biographies & memoirs + government & politics
This Is What America Looks Like: My Journey from Refugee to Congresswoman
by Ilhan Omar
IN A NUTSHELL. Congressional representative from Minnesota’s life story
SHORT & SIMPLE. Story of Ilhan Omar’s journey from refugee camp to U.S. Congress
GO FOR THIS BOOK IF…you want to read a book about a liberal female politician.
Ilhan Omar spent her early years in Somalia, but when she was 8, war broke out in the country and she became a refugee in Kenya before coming to the United States at the age of 12. This is What America Looks Like is Omar’s life story chronicling her difficult early life, arrival in the United States, and her eventual election to the Minnesota House of Representatives and then U.S. Congress.
nonfiction + biographies & memoirs + government & politics
Charlotte Walsh Likes To Win
by Jo Piazza
IN A NUTSHELL. Female politician runs for hotly contested senate seat
SHORT & SIMPLE. Charlotte Walsh is running for senate and her opponent is fighting dirty
GO FOR THIS BOOK IF…you want to read a fictional book about a female politician in modern times.
Charlotte Walsh returns to her hometown to run for senate in a hotly contested race with an opponent who has uncovered a secret that has her wondering if it’s all worth it.
fiction + government & politics