As a 1950s housewife and League of Women Voters volunteer who spearheaded the city of Lincoln's switch to a "strong mayor" form of government, Helen Boosalis (1919-2009) never anticipated that she herself would one day be that strong mayor and chief executive of Nebraska's capital city. Helen Boosalis's story, told by her daughter, Beth Boosalis Davis, is that of a true pioneer of women in politics. The daughter of Greek immigrants, Boosalis achieved national prominence as the first woman president of the U.S. Conference of ...
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As a 1950s housewife and League of Women Voters volunteer who spearheaded the city of Lincoln's switch to a "strong mayor" form of government, Helen Boosalis (1919-2009) never anticipated that she herself would one day be that strong mayor and chief executive of Nebraska's capital city. Helen Boosalis's story, told by her daughter, Beth Boosalis Davis, is that of a true pioneer of women in politics. The daughter of Greek immigrants, Boosalis achieved national prominence as the first woman president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and as an outspoken advocate for economically distressed cities facing President Reagan's "new federalism." Winning the Democratic nomination for governor of Nebraska in 1986, Helen Boosalis ran against Kay Orr in the first gubernatorial contest between two women in U.S. history. The interwoven tales of conflict and challenge, from the mayor's office to the campaign trail, combine personal insight into one woman's trailblazing political history with a compelling memoir of a half century of public service and private devotion shared by two remarkable women, mother and daughter. Listen to an interview with Helen Boosalis and Beth Boosalis Davis on AARP's Radio Prime Time show.
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Very Good. Signed Copy First edition copy. Collectible-Very Good. Very Good dust jacket. Signed by author Beth Boosalis Davis and Helem Boosalis on title page.
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Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 0803217404. In VG+ DJ; Signed by author. Hardback (red cloth spine/blue boards). B&W photos. Notes, interviews, bibliography, index. Biography of former mayor of Lincoln, NE and gubernatorial candidate. Written by her daughter; 8vo 8"-9" tall; xx + 531 pages; Signed by Author.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Signed by author. Mayor Helen Boosalis: My Mother's Life in Politics by Beth Boosalis Davis (2008....VERY GOOD HARDCOVER IN DUST JACKET SIGNED BY AUTHOR. PUBLISHED BY UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA PRESS As a 1950s housewife... Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. Contains: Illustrations, black & white. Audience: General/trade. Mayor Helen Boosalis: My Mother's Life in Politics by Beth Boosalis Davis (2008....VERY GOOD HARDCOVER IN DUST JACKET SIGNED BY AUTHOR. PUBLISHED BY UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA PRESS As a 1950s housewife and League of Women Voters volunteer who spearheaded the city of Lincoln s switch to a strong mayor form of government, Helen Boosalis (1919 2009) never anticipated that she herself would one day be that strong mayor and chief executive of Nebraska s capital city. Helen Boosalis s story, told by her daughter, Beth Boosalis Davis, is that of a true pioneer of women in politics. The daughter of Greek immigrants, Boosalis achieved national prominence as the first woman president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and as an outspoken advocate for economically distressed cities facing President Reagan s new federalism. Winning the Democratic nomination for governor of Nebraska in 1986, Helen Boosalis ran against Kay Orr in the first gubernatorial contest between two women in U.S. history. The interwoven tales of conflict and challenge, from the mayor s office to the campaign trail, combine personal insight into one woman s trailblazing political history with a compelling memoir of a half century of public service and private devotion shared by two remarkable women, mother and daughter.
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Very Good in Very Good+ dust jacket. 0803217404. Several small spots to foredge, In VG+ DJ (in protector); Signed by author and by Helen Boosalis. Hardback (red cloth spine/blue boards). B&W photos. Notes, interviews, bibliography, index. Biography of former mayor of Lincoln, NE and gubernatorial candidate. Written by her daughter; 8vo 8"-9" tall; xx + 531 pages; Signed by Author.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. AO5-A first edition (no additional printings) hardcover book SIGNED and dated by Beth Boosalis Davis and also SIGNED by Helen Boosalis on the title page in very good condition in very good dust jacket that is mylar protected. Dust jacket has less than an inch tear on the front bottom left corner, Book has remainder mark on the bottom, dust jacket and book have some bumped corners, light discoloration and shelf wear. 9.5"x6.5", 531 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. As a 1950s housewife and League of Women Voters volunteer who spearheaded the city of Lincoln's switch to a "strong mayor" form of government, Helen Boosalis never anticipated that she herself would one day be that strong mayor and chief executive of Nebraska's capital city. Helen Boosalis's story, told by her daughter, Beth Boosalis Davis, is the story of a true pioneer of women in politics. The daughter of Greek immigrants, Boosalis achieved national prominence as the first woman president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and as an outspoken advocate for economically distressed cities facing President Reagan's "new federalism." Winning the Democratic nomination for governor of Nebraska in 1986, Helen Boosalis ran against Kay Orr in the first gubernatorial contest between two women in U.S. history. The interwoven tales of conflict and challenge, from the mayor's office to the campaign trail, combine personal insight into one woman's trailblazing political history with a compelling memoir of a half century of public service and private devotion shared by two remarkable women.
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Good in Good jacket. Inscribed By the Author Lightly bumped and rubbed with a bit of wear at the lower extremeties. Dampstain at the top of the front board, not impacting text block. Front end papers creased at the top. Jacket rubbed and edgeworn with 1/2" tears at the fore edge corners, in mylar. Inscribed by the author on the title page. Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" Tall.
