Elizabeth Warren Books

The inspiring, influential senator and bestselling author mixes vivid personal stories with a passionate plea for political transformation.Elizabeth Warren is a beacon for everyone who believes that real change can improve the lives of all Americans. Committed, fearless, and famously persistent, she brings her best game to every battle she wages.In Persist, Warren writes about six perspectives that have influenced her life and advocacy. She’s a mother who learned from wrenching personal experience why child care is so essential. She’s a teacher who has known since grade school the value of a good and affordable education. She’s a planner who understands that every complex problem requires a comprehensive response. She’s a fighter who discovered the hard way that nobody gives up power willingly. She’s a learner who thinks, listens, and works to fight racism in America. And she’s a woman who has proven over and over that women are just as capable as men.Candid and compelling, Persist is both a deeply personal book and a powerful call to action. Elizabeth Warren―one of our nation’s most visionary leaders―will inspire everyone to believe that if we’re willing to fight for it, profound change is well within our reach.

From Roosevelt's New Deal through to President Trump's phoney promises, this is a sharp critique of how big corporations and financial institutions overpowered the interests of poor, lower-income and middle-class people

Offers effective strategies to help people get out of debt, pay the bills, and start saving money every month, with step-by-step instructions to help people overcome their money problems

More than two decades ago, the women's movement opened workplace doors, sparking controversy but widely believed to enhance families' financial situations. However, this book reveals that today's middle-class parents face an unprecedented economic crisis. Despite two-income families earning 75% more than single-income households from a generation ago, they actually have less discretionary income after paying fixed monthly bills. Warren and Tyagi argue that the issue isn't "overconsumption," as some critics suggest, but rather a fierce competition for housing and education that has taken hold in America's suburbs. The shift of mothers into the workforce, once a source of financial security for families, has left them more vulnerable than ever. The authors contend that traditional solutions—such as child-support enforcement, subsidized daycare, and higher salaries for women—will not address the root of the problem. Instead, they propose innovative solutions, including rate caps on credit cards and open-access public schools, to restore financial security for the middle class.

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. An unlikely political star shares her inspiring two-decade journey through the complexities of Washington. Growing up in small-town Oklahoma, Elizabeth Warren dreamed of attending college and becoming an elementary school teacher, a challenging aspiration given her family's modest means. Early marriage and motherhood threatened to derail her ambitions, but after fifteen years, she emerged as a distinguished law professor with insights into bankruptcy. A pivotal phone call invited her to Washington, D.C., to advise Congress on bankruptcy law, marking the start of her education in the often dysfunctional political landscape. Despite a decade of fighting for improved bankruptcy laws and facing pushback from big banks during the financial crisis, she remained undeterred. She proposed a new agency to protect consumers from predatory practices but was denied the chance to lead it. At 62, she took a bold step into politics, winning a fiercely contested Senate race. In this passionate and humorous narrative, Warren articulates her commitment to advocating for the middle class and illustrates her role as a champion for those who believe in a government that serves working families effectively.