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The book describes the public life experience of Richard Gephardt. As a former Congressman from Missouri, he rose from relatively modest beginnings to the leadership of the United States House of Representatives. His career in public service also included running for president twice. Across his tenure in public office, Mr. Gephardt dealt with a vast inventory off pressing issues – including Foreign Policy/Terrorism, Government Spending and Budget Deficits, Inflation, Health Care Reform, Impeachment, and many others. These issues are still timely today. Gephardt's compelling stories provide an insider's view on American Governance during his tenure in Congress, which began in 1977 and ended in 2005. Through warmth, humility, and love of the country, Mr. Gephardt seeks to tell his story in a way that will both entertain readers and offer important perspective on this moment in history.

Richard A. Gephardt
Richard A. Gephardt is a former Congressman from Missouri who served 14 terms in the United States House of Representatives. Rising from modest roots in St. Louis, Gephardt served on the city's Board of Aldermen as the representative from his district. He also served for a decade and a half as leader of House Democrats. He has served on the Board of Directors for several companies, including CenturyLink, Ford Motor Company, and United States Steel. He holds a B.S. from Northwestern University and a J.D. from the University of Michigan.
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Kenneth Grant
The co-author, Kenneth Grant, is a New York based financial professional specializing in the field of Risk Management. He is the founder of General Risk Advisors, LLC, a risk management solutions enterprise. His professional experience includes serving as Chief Risk Officer of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, SAC Capital, and Tudor Investment Corporation.