The Total Nobody Who Ran For Office and Lost(ish): True Stories From My Failed Bid for US Congress - Softcover

Malik, Silky Joshi

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1735569305 ISBN 13: 9781735569307

Publisher: Terrier Publishing House, 2020

Synopsis

2018 was the year that a record breaking 528 women ran for congress. Many of these women won their seats, including Ilhan Omar and AOC. Silky was not one of them. She ran though! In The Total Nobody Who Ran for Office, Silky reflects on those critical moments in one’s life when they step outside of their comfort zone, compete as an underdog, and challenge the traditional conventions of power… even if it means nearly dying from embarrassment. Join her as she speaks to rooms both empty and full, loses a best friend, gains a #squad, makes her mother cry, comforts herself with cold burritos, and learns important life lessons on confidence, friendship, and what it means to fight for change. “Please don’t embarrass me.” - Silky’s mom“Silky who That’s a weird name?” - Local voter“You better mention me in your book!” - Silky’s sister in law, Mahnoor

About this title

About the Author

In the 2017-2018 cycle, Silky was the first woman to run for the U.S. House of Representatives in Texas' 2nd Congressional District; she was also the first Indian woman to run for federal office in the state of Texas. A native Houstonian, Silky graduated from The University of Houston, earning a bachelor's degree in both Psychology and Sociology. In 2018, Silky earned her MBA from West Texas A&M University. She co-hosts KPFT's weekly talk radio show, Coming to America, which explores the topic of immigration and other issues relevant to Houstonians.

Edition details

• Publisher: Terrier Publishing House
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1735569305
• ISBN 13: 9781735569307
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 174