Running for All the Right Reasons: A Saudi-Born Woman's Pursuit of Democracy (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780815609117)

In 2004, Ferial Masry, born in Mecca, became the first Saudi American to run for political office in U.S. history. 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.

A recent immigrant and naturalized citizen with a Middle Eastern accent, Masry's grassroots campaign succeeded against all odds 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, her passionate belief in democracy and commitment to her community, is the stuff of legend.

Author: Ferial Masry, Susan Chenard
ISBN-10: 0815609116
ISBN-13: 9780815609117
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Language: English
Published: 10/31/2008
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.38h x 6.38w x 0.81d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2009 pg. 82