Running for All the Right Reasons or Abraham Lincoln

Running for All the Right Reasons: A Saudi-born Woman's Pursuit of Democracy

Author: Feriel Masry

In 2004, Ferial Masry, born in Mecca, became the first Saudi American to run for political office in U.S. history. A recent immigrant and naturalized citizen with a heavy Middle Eastern accent, Masry made a spirited run for the California State Assembly seat in a staunchly Republican district, which sparked worldwide interest. She was ABC's Person of the Week, was interviewed by Peter Jennings, and made headlines in the New York Times and Associated Press. Against all odds, her grassroots campaign succeeded in winning the write-in vote, a historic victory for all Arab Americans.

Running for All the Right Reasons chronicles Masry's remarkable life, from her childhood in Mecca and her decision to emigrate to the United States to her career as an educator and her bold entry into the world of politics. Masry's story, as well as her passionate belief in democracy and commitment to her community, is the stuff of legends.

Table of Contents:

Illustrations Foreword James Zogby Zogby, James Introduction Susan Chenard Chenard, Susan Pt. 1 My Childhood Memories in Mecca (Late 1940s-1950s)
1 My Childhood in Mecca 3
2 Through a Child's Eyes 19 Pt. 2 Lessons from Abroad/Early Activism (1960s-1970s)
3 Lessons from Abroad in Egypt, England, and Nigeria 45 Pt. 3 Coming to America (1979-2003)
4 Embracing American Democracy 71 Pt. 4 Omar's Decision (March 2003)
5 The Defining Moment 89 Pt. 5 On the Campaign Trail (2004-2006)
6 The First Campaign, 2004 107
7 Going Back 136
8 The Second Campaign, 2005-2006 156 Pt. 6 Present Times (2007)
9 Future Vision of Democracy 177 Glossary 189

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Abraham Lincoln: His Speeches and Writings

Author: Roy Prentice Basler

Compiled in 1946, this essential collection includes nearly 250 of Lincoln's letters, speeches, and thoughts, including the oft-quoted Gettysburg Address, Emancipation Proclamation, and Inaugural Addresses. Furthermore, editor Roy P. Basler directs our attention to Lincoln's less-remembered -- but no less important -- words, including a lengthy denouncement of the Supreme Court's 1857 Dred Scott decision and numerous letters -- to Grant, McClellan, Stanton, and to his wife, Mary Todd. Basler has here culled the best of Lincoln's political, personal, and even poetic writings, adding extensive explanatory notes to help present-day Americans better understand the president who saved the Union.

Since his ascendancy from a log cabin to the White House, Lincoln has been the subject of more books and writings than any other American. His principled character continues to captivate us even today -- a time when we are in more need than ever of his plainspoken and moving language.

What People Are Saying

David Donald
This is the most comprehensive and readable one volume collection of Lincoln's writings ever published. David Donald, author of Lincoln Reconsidered and Lincoln's Herndon

Karl Sandberg
I know of no other Lincoln student who, across a long period, has so completely familiarized himself with Lincoln's letters, speeches, and state papers. Many of these items he has brooded over so long that they have become a part of him. His book is honest and able.