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Undaunted

Surviving Jonestown, Summoning Courage, and Fighting Back

by Jackie Speier (Little A, 2018)


“Few people embody resilience like Jackie Speier. She faced unthinkable trauma with courage—and came through it with an unshakable sense of purpose. Undaunted is a remarkable story of survival and strength.” 

—Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and founder of LeanIn.org and OptionB.org

“Jackie Speier embodies courage in every sense of the word. No matter the challenges that lay before her, she never stops putting her country and her constituents first. In Congress, I was proud to call Jackie my colleague—and I am even more proud to call her my friend. Jackie’s story of survival, hard work, and public service will be an inspiration for all who read it.” 

— Gabrielle Giffords, former congresswoman

“Jackie Speier’s life has been nothing short of harrowing and triumphant. Undaunted will move women to persist and have their voices heard in government. It will inspire young women to be our future leaders who serve with conviction and compassion.” 

—Amy Tan, author of The Joy Luck Club

“Jackie Speier has lived an incredible life and has passionately dedicated much of it to public service. Undaunted is honest, eye-opening, and truly inspiring.” 

—Congressman John Lewis, civil rights leader

“Once you open this, don’t have anything planned…Compelling.” 

—Dr. Phil McGraw