“Brims with brio. . . . [A] remarkable life story, irresistibly told. . . . The congressman’s character portraits, of the famous and not-so-famous, are sympathetically drawn and in many cases wonderfully constructed. . . . Oh, the stories . . . there are plenty from which to choose. . . . As a politician/raconteur with a hell of a tale to tell, he sure has my vote.” —Eric Alterman, The New York Times Book Review
“Charlie’s memoir recounts his extraordinary life as only he could, with sparkling wit, outspoken candor, and remarkable insight. . . . While his heart and his voice are from Harlem, his story will inspire all Americans who believe hard work and conviction make dreams come true.” —President Bill Clinton
“[Charlie Rangel] possesses many qualities that have made him the able legislator and national leader he is today, but the most important of these are the qualities most in evidence in this fine memoir—his compassion, confidence and patriotism, the qualities of a first-rate American.” —Senator John McCain
