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Politics, Partnerships, & Power:
The Lives of
Ralph E. and Marguerite Stitt Church
by Jay Pridmore and Christine Wolf
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Release Date: December 19, 2023
Politics, Partnerships, & Power: The Lives of Ralph E. and Marguerite Stitt Church by Jay Pridmore and Christine Wolf (Master Wings Publishing, December 19, 2023)
This is the very first biography of a twentieth century powerhouse couple who, with prescient and persistent methodologies and hearts, gave four decades of legislative service and established much of Illinois’ dedicated political tradition. Spanning everything from the awkward dance of prohibition in Evanston to Marguerite Stitt Church's involvement in the creation of the Peace Corps — with a particular focus on her remarkable legacy as a pioneer for women in government — this historical nonfiction is both a resource and a gripping delight.
Politics, Partnerships, & Power:
The Lives of
Ralph E. and Marguerite Stitt
Church
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Reviews
“[A] delightfully evenhanded style… an immersive portrait of the political landscape over a considerable stretch of American history, brimming with ‘lessons of service, heart, and advocacy.’ An engaging and instructive history.”
– Kirkus Reviews
“A fascinating window… enrich[es] our understanding of women and politics in midcentury Washington, a topic that has been overlooked for far too long. A deeply valuable contribution.”
– Melissa Blair, author of American Women: A New Narrative History
“Rich in historical context and well-researched detail, illustrating how this long series of events shaped the landscape of Chicago and national politics… Reading at times like a novel, this comprehensive work of history feels like an inspiring allegory about the American Dream, resulting in a historical work that tells a far greater story than local politics, and one that reveals the country’s collective potential.”
– Self Publishing Review
“This book is an absolute masterpiece. The amount of care, research, and detail that went into it is so clear. Anyone looking for a story about a badass woman during Women's History Month needs to read this! Marguerite Stitt Church was ahead of her time, shattering race and gender barriers, surviving assassination attempts, and breaking election records. This is a must-read. Kudos to the authors for crafting such a thoughtful page-turner. If I could give this more than 5 stars I would!”
—5-Star Review on Goodreads
"The writing keeps your attention with enough detail to help you understand the characters, but not bore you to death like some political and historical non-fiction books that are great for insomnia. The story is fascinating and Marguerite is a powerful woman with a great sense of humor and moral code that seems to have been lost in today's world. A devoted Republican, she was sent by Kennedy to Latin America, was involved in a serious car accident (suffering a broken leg and fractured ribs), then returned to America to declare herself America's lamest lame duck, lol. I strongly recommend this book. A great view of Washington politics. Wonder if any others died on the House floor? Reads like a character-filled novel. Strong!"
—5-Star Review on Amazon
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Press Release for Politics, Partnerships, & Power: The Lives of Ralph E. and Marguerite Stitt Church (Master Wings Publishing, December 19, 2023), written by Jay Pridmore and Christine Wolf
Christine Wolf Author Bios
Christine Wolf Author Bio (255 Words)
Christine Wolf is an award-winning essayist and a former weekly columnist for The Chicago Tribune, The Chicago Sun-Times, and Patch. Wolf interviewed then-President Barack Obama in 2012 during the first-ever live Google Hangout from the White House. In 2014, Wolf launched her first dedicated writing space for women near Chicago. Five years later, she founded literary agency Writers' Haven LLC, where she now serves as a writing coach, literary agent, speaker, and facilitator of bespoke Write To Heal programs and retreats. In 2022, she launched her free newsletter on Substack, Writers’ Haven by Christine Wolf. A performing member with Short Story Theatre, Oil Lamp Theater, and Writers' Theatre, Wolf has also appeared on the stages of Mortified Chicago, Louder Than A Mom, and The Moth — where she was named StorySLAM champion in June 2022. Wolf's work has been featured on CNN, HuffPost Live, as well as in The Chicago Tribune, The Chicago Sun-Times, Runner’s World, ChicagoNow, Better Humans, Invisible Illness, and other outlets — always exploring topics of emotional depth. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Media at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Arts in Teaching from National-Louis University. Wolf's first book, co-written with Jay Pridmore, is a political biography about two former members of the United States Congress, titled Politics, Partnerships, & Power: The Lives of Ralph E. and Marguerite Stitt Church (Master Wings Publishing, December 19, 2023). For nearly 25 years, Wolf has lived in the U.S. Congressional District formerly represented by her subjects. www.christinewolf.com
Christine Wolf Author Bio (160 words)
Christine Wolf is an award-winning essayist and a former weekly columnist for The Chicago Tribune, The Chicago Sun-Times, and Patch. Wolf interviewed then-President Barack Obama in 2012 during the first-ever live Google Hangout from the White House. A memoir coach, literary agent, and founder/CEO of Writers’ Haven LLC, Wolf was named StorySLAM champion at The Moth in June 2022 and facilitates storytelling classes, Write to Heal courses, and expressive writing programs and retreats. Wolf earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Media at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Arts in Teaching from National-Louis University. Her first book, co-written with Jay Pridmore, is a political biography about two former members of the United States Congress, titled Politics, Partnerships, & Power: The Lives of Ralph E. and Marguerite Stitt Church (Master Wings Publishing, December 19, 2023). For nearly 25 years, Wolf has lived in the U.S. Congressional District formerly represented by her subjects. www.christinewolf.com
Christine Wolf Author Bio (77 Words)
Christine Wolf is an award-winning essayist and a former weekly columnist for The Chicago Tribune and The Chicago Sun-Times. Wolf's first book, co-written with Jay Pridmore, is a political biography about two former members of the United States Congress, titled Politics, Partnerships, & Power: The Lives of Ralph E. and Marguerite Stitt Church (Master Wings Publishing, December 19, 2023). For nearly 25 years, Wolf has lived in the U.S. Congressional District formerly represented by her subjects. www.christinewolf.com
Product details
Subject matter: Women in Politics, Women in History, Political Leader Biographies
ASIN: B0BRYPJ4W8
Language: English
Publisher: Master Wings Publishing
Distributed by: Ingram Publishers Group West
ISBN/EAN: 979-8985788655
Item Weight: 1.74 pounds
US/List Price: $16.95
E-Book/Kindle Price: $5.99
E-Book ISBN: 979-8-9857886-6-2
Trim Size: 6.00 in x 9.00 in
Page Count: 296
Carton Quantity: 36
Subject Matter Includes…
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
American Politics
Attack on Congress (1954): www.c-span.org/video/?317988-1/1954-newsreel-shooting-congress
Catlin, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
Children’s Home and Aid Society
Children’s Welfare
Civil Service
Columbia University Alumni
Congressional Age Limits
Congressional History
Donald Rumsfeld
Economic Freedom
Economic Recovery
Equal Pay
Evanston Receiving Home of Illinois
Evanston, Illinois
Family Welfare Association of Evanston
Federal Government Appointee
Fireworks Safety
Foreign Affairs Committee
Foreign Affairs Leaders
Foreign Economic Policy
Foreign Policy
Gender Equality
Geopolitics
Girl Scouts of America
Glove Manufacturing
Government Operations
House of Representatives
Illinois Government
Illinois Legislature
Illinois Political History
League of Women Voters
Legislative Bodies
Legislators
Marguerite Stitt Church
National Safety Council
New York City
North Shore Auxiliary of Chicago Maternity Centre
Northwestern University
Policymakers
Political Couples
Political Leader Biographies
Political Leaders
Political Pioneers
Political Spouses
Power Couples in Congress
Psychologists
Psychology
Ralph E. Church
Representatives, U.S. Congress
Republican Party
Retirement
Social Reformers
Sociology
Springfield, Illinois
St. Agatha School
State Charities Aid Association of New York City
Sudden Death
The Congressional Club
The Peace Corps
Trailblazing Leaders
U.S. Capitol Historical Society
U.S. Capitol Shooting (1954) : www.c-span.org/video/?317988-1/1954-newsreel-shooting-congress
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Midcentury Politics
United Nations
University of Michigan
Wellesley College
Wellesley College Alumnae
White House Conference on Aging
Widow’s Mandate
Women Civic Leaders
Women in Congress
Women in Government
Women in History
Women in the House of Representatives
Women in Leadership
Women in Politics
Women in Power
Women in Washington, D.C.
Women Leaders
Women Legislators
Womens’ Board, University of Chicago
Womens’ Rights
World Politics
Home for the Holidays, Farnsworth?
A Collection by The Wesley Writers Workshop
Edited by Sharon and Steve Fiffer
2011
Ebook available for Kindle on Amazon.com
Cover photo by Mary Bomm
What do you get when you ask eighteen members of a writing workshop to respond —quickly and creatively—to the following prompts?
“Snow”
“Farnsworth looked at the star.”
“Ice”
“More eggnog, Farnsworth?”
Here’s what you get:
Fiction, memoir, poetry, and a limerick—all in one holiday confection of a book—perfect for a cozy read in front of the fire or poolside—wherever your holidays might take you. My poem, “Snow,” is dedicated to every adult child of divorce who holds a story deep within.
Ebook available for Kindle on Amazon.com
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