Cover image of Politics, Partnerships, & Power. Black & White photo of U.S. Rep Ralph E. Church and his wife Marguerite Stitt Church smiling from the entrance of an airplane, their hands both holding the handle of a legal briefcase.

Politics, Partnerships, & Power: The Lives of Ralph E. and Marguerite Stitt Church by Jay Pridmore and Christine Wolf. Order through Amazon here, or through other booksellers here.

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.

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Authors Jay Pridmore and Christine Wolf of Politics, Partnerships, & Power: The Lives of Ralph E. and Marguerite Stitt Church

Authors Jay Pridmore and Christine Wolf in Washington, D.C., November 2018

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

“It’s a fascinating read!”
– Ann Marie Cumming, Executive Director, The Congressional Club Museum & Foundation, Washington, D.C.

“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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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BRYPJ4W8

  • Language: ‎English

  • Published by: 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

Press Release for Politics, Partnerships, & Power: The Lives of Ralph E. and Marguerite Stitt Church (Master Wings Publishing, December 19, 2023), by Jay Pridmore and Christine Wolf

Subject Matter Includes:

American Association of University Women (AAUW)
American Politics
Attack on Congress (1954)
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 (R-IL)
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 (R-IL)
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)
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
Women’s Rights
World Politics

 

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