What Color Is a Conservative?: My Life and My Politics - Softcover

Watts Jr., J. C.; Winston, Chriss

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0060932406 ISBN 13: 9780060932404

Publisher: Harper Perennial, 2003

Synopsis

The paperback edition of the inspirational story of the first black to hold a Republican leadership position—J.C. Watts, Jr.

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From the Back Cover:

The inspiring autobiography of one of America's emerging leaders. How does an African American man raised in a family of Democrats on the poor side of the tracks become the first to hold a Republican leadership position in the U.S. Congress? J. C. Watts Jr. shares the remarkable story of his life and the controversy of his independent views. In this inspiring, provocative, and inside look at the workings of Washington, he tackles hot-button issues, his vision for America's future, and his controversial decision to retire from Congress.

About the Author:

J.C. Watts, Jr., is a dynamic preacher, congressman, and father of six. Currently serving his fourth and final congressional term, he is the Republican Conference chairman.

Chriss Winston was the first woman to serve as chief White House speechwriter. A Washington communications veteran of both the Reagan and first Bush administrations, she is now a freelance writer. Ms. Winston lives in Pomfret, Maryland.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harper Perennial
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0060932406
• ISBN 13: 9780060932404
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320