"Pelosi's words are a demonstration of how power is wielded -- and shrewdly maintained -- how a more perfect union is shaped, how the victories are especially sweet and how falling short of the ideal is part of the process. Or in Pelosi's case, just another day at the office."--Denise Sullivan "San Francisco Chronicle"

"A behind-the-scenes look at instrumental moments in [Pelosi's] nearly four decades in Congress, with a focus on the legislative accomplishments she achieved as Speaker of The House."--Jonathan Zavaleta "Rolling Stone"

"If her book is candid, it may well become the rare political memoir worth reading years from now. If it's a guide to wielding power-and few have done that more skillfully than Pelosi . . . then The Art Of Power may be essential."--Michael Giltz "Parade"

"Judging from its title, I'd say it's more Sun Tzu than Sheryl Sandberg."--Jessica Bennett "The New York Times"

"In The Art of Power, Pelosi offers a juicy behind-the-scenes look at some seminal events in her speakership. . . . For lovers of politics, the book will be catnip; for those of us awed by her political prowess, it is confirmation that no modern figure has practiced the art of power so effectively."--Jennifer Rubin "The Washington Post"

"Aptly titled The Art of Power, [Pelosi] tells of how she deftly and relentlessly wielded influence to rise through the Democratic Party ranks and become the first female speaker of the House of Representatives. . . . Anyone looking for insight into how to play the long game of power will find plenty to mine from Pelosi's story."--Karen Breslau "Bloomberg News"

"One could argue that Pelosi has been the most important American political figure of this century, undoubtedly so if you exclude presidents. Given how her influence has transcended presidencies, she might have been more consequential than one or two of them. . . . A treat for political aficionados."-- "The Captial Times"