From the Publisher
“It is hard to believe we had to wait this long for the definitive biography of Janet Reno, who served as the attorney general of the United States and exemplified legal probity, diligence, and adherence to the rule of law. Her life has been an example to so many. Stiehm has done us all a great service with this book in helping to anchor Reno’s place in history.”—Caroline Fredrickson, author of Under the Bus: How Working Women Are Being Run Over
“Stiehm has brought us the compelling story of how a young girl growing up ‘off the grid’ in rural Miami would become the top law enforcement officer in the country and inspire a generation of women in politics and law. The mantra of Janet Reno’s youth, ‘be kind and tell the truth,’ is woven throughout this well-researched account of her extraordinary life and contribution to public service.”—Betsy Fischer Martin, executive director, Women & Politics Institute at American University
“Janet Reno was sui generis (one of a kind); a complex, interesting, effective leader. Judith Stiehm has written a definitive biography of one of the most fascinating leaders of our time.”—Donna E. Shalala, former secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services
