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Rise to the challenge : a memoir of politics, leadership, and love / Marlene M. Johnson.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Johnson, Marlene M., 1946- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Johnson, Marlene M., 1946-.
- Johnson, Marlene M.
- Women politicians--Minnesota--Biography.
- Women politicians.
- Women caregivers--Sweden--Lund--Biography.
- Women caregivers.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (246 pages)
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Minneapolis, MN : University of Minnesota Press, [2024]
- Summary:
- "Marking a milestone for women in state government, Marlene M. Johnson became Minnesota's first woman lieutenant governor under Rudy Perpich's gubernatorial administration in January 1983. Rise to the Challenge weaves together the story of her professional life with her personal one in a courageous portrait of dedication, leadership, and unwavering faith in the public good"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Prologue
- Chapter 1. Minnesota's First Woman Lieutenant Governor
- Chapter 2. From Private Citizen to Public Servant
- Chapter 3. Becoming an Entrepreneur
- Chapter 4. Organizing for Political and Community Change
- Chapter 5. Campaigning at the Local, State, and National Levels
- Chapter 6. Engaging with Entrepreneurs
- Chapter 7. The Potential of New Opportunities
- Chapter 8. Traveling with the Governor
- Chapter 9. Defining the Role of Lieutenant Governor
- Chapter 10. Learning to Punt
- Chapter 11. Serendipity
- Chapter 12. A Transatlantic Life Together
- Chapter 13. Peter
- Chapter 14. New Ways to Engage
- Chapter 15. Ending My Time in State Government
- Chapter 16. New Challenges
- Chapter 17. Losing an Election, Leaving Politics, and Landing in Washington
- Chapter 18. A Time for Reflection
- Chapter 19. Leading NAFSA
- Chapter 20. Learning from the Unexpected
- Chapter 21. Life Changes in a Flash
- Chapter 22. A New Chapter in Lund
- Chapter 23. We Are Optimistic
- Chapter 24. Another Turn
- Chapter 25. Managing from Two Continents
- Chapter 26. The Final Move to Ribbingska
- Chapter 27. The Support of Family and Friends
- Chapter 28. Establishing My Life in Sweden
- Chapter 29. Adjustments and Routines in Peter's Care
- Chapter 30. Sustaining Traditions
- Chapter 31. Letting Go and Making New Plans
- Chapter 32. Sweden's System of Care
- Chapter 33. Our Final Days
- Chapter 34. Leaving Sweden
- Epilogue
- Acknowledgments
- Author Biography.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Description based on print version record.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Johnson, Marlene M. Rise to the Challenge
- ISBN:
- 9781452971810
- OCLC:
- 1445836777
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