Make Trouble

Stand Up, Speak Out, and Find the Courage to Lead

by Cecile Richards with Lauren Peterson

With a New Afterword

New York Times Bestseller

"Part autobiography, part handbook for the resistance,  this inspiring tale of advocacy is a must-read." - Bustle

From Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood for more than a decade and a "heroine of the resistance" (Vogue) - comes a story of learning to lead and make change, drawn from a lifetime of fighting for women's rights and social Justice.

From the time Richards was a girl, she had a front-row seat to observe the  rise of women in American politics. She watched her mother, Ann, transform from a housewife into an electrifying force in the Democratic Party and eventually the stralght-talking governor of Texas.

But Richards also witnessed and  experienced the pitfalls of public life that are unique to women - the misogyny, sexism, fake news, and even the threat of violence confronting those who challange authorlty.

Now, after years of advocacy, resistance, and progressive leadership -from sorting precinct lists at her parents' dining room table, to the halls of Congress and beyond- she shares her story.

Richards encourages you to take risks, make mistakes, and make trouble along the way. She has dedicated her  life to taking on injustice, and her memoir will inspire you to hope and action. 

"WIth humor, heart, and hope, Cecile RIchards offers practical advice and Inspiration for aspkring leaders everywhere." - Hillary Rodham Clinton

"Cecile's story is powerful and  infinitely readable." - Gloria Steinem

Pages in unmarked condition. Front cover and cover page has some creasing. Minor shelf wear to edges and corners.