Barbara Roberts, the first female governor of Oregon, began her career in public service as an advocate for her autistic son and other disabled children. She eventually rose from the school board to become Oregon Secretary of State in 1985 and governor of Oregon in 1991. In this accessible, engaging personal and political memoir, she describes her education and family and sheds light on major political and policy decisions in her career, as well as the impact of family tragedies and other personal struggles. She also reflects on the evolution of attitudes towards women in politics and public life since the 1960s. The book includes b&w personal and career photos. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)