{"product_id":"the-unlikely-candidate-diana-maldonado-9798993490113","title":"The Unlikely Candidate: Breaking Barriers to Elected Office and Beyond","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Unlikely Candidate: Breaking Barriers to Elected Office and Beyond\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy Diana Maldonado\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single mom. A Latina. Not Ivy League. Not wealthy. Not \"connected.\" But when her community needed a new voice in Texas politics, Diana didn't wait for permission-she ran.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn The Unlikely Candidate, Diana tells the story of how she defied expectations to become the first Latina-and the first woman-elected to represent her district in the Texas House of Representatives. With grit, clarity, and a focus on real-life lessons, she shares: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat it's like to run for office without insider access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow she raised nearly $1 million without generational wealth or political clout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe backlash she faced from unexpected places\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe emotional and financial challenges of running for office\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd how she is using her experience to open doors for others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a campaign memoir, The Unlikely Candidate is a guide and inspiration for those ready to step into public leadership-even when the odds are against them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Diana Maldonado\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798993490113\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sulit Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/13\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 198\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.44lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.45d","brand":"Diana Maldonado","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48242106892543,"sku":"9798993490113","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ee2ffedf-be38-4acd-ad9d-f7baa9a90b7a.jpg?v=1772657565","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-unlikely-candidate-diana-maldonado-9798993490113","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}