March 14, 2019 by Marcia G. Yerman · The Overcomers

Calamity, Cults, and True Grit: The Incredible Life of Congresswoman Jackie Speier

In an amazing tale of courage and determination, this politician has triumphed over huge setbacks. Marcia G. Yerman shares the unbelievable story.

Chances are you’ve seen Congresswoman Jackie Speier on the news. As a member of the Intelligence Committee, she’s a regular “go-to” for comments that speak the truth to power. Speier was front and center during the Michael Cohen hearings, when she queried Cohen on how many times he had threatened people or entities on behalf of Trump during his 10-year employment. (Her guesstimate started at 50. The answer ended at 500.)

Recently, I heard Speier speak about her autobiography, Undaunted: Surviving Jonestown, Summoning Courage, and Fighting Back, and her life. I knew I wanted to know more.

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