A fighting chance
(Book)

Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-336) and index.

"An unlikely political star tells the inspiring story of the two-decade journey that taught her how Washington really works--and really doesn't. She fought for better bankruptcy laws for ten years and lost. She tried to hold the federal government accountable during the financial crisis but became a target of the big banks. She came up with the idea for a new agency designed to protect consumers from predatory bankers and was denied the opportunity to run it. Finally, at age 62, she decided to run for elective office and won the most competitive--and watched--Senate race in the country. In this passionate, funny, rabble-rousing book, Warren shows why she has chosen to fight tooth and nail for the middle class--and why she has become a hero to all those who believe that America's government can and must do better for working families."--www.Amazon.com.