

Trailblazer
Perseverance in Life and Politics
The first Black woman ever elected to the U.S. Senate tells her full story for the first time — from a childhood on Chicago's segregated South Side, to marching with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., to making history in the halls of Congress, to representing America on the world stage.
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Trailblazer is filled with poignant, powerful, and sometimes funny stories — about the people who shaped her, the fights that defined her, and the perseverance that carried her through. Including candid reflections on loss, controversy, and what it means to keep going when the path doesn't exist yet.
Published by Hanover Square Press (HarperCollins) · Available in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook
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Signed & Personalized Copies
Every signed copy of Trailblazer is personally inscribed by Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun. Whether for yourself, a mentor, a graduate, or someone who needs to hear that perseverance pays off — a signed copy from the first Black woman to serve in the U.S. Senate is a gift that carries real weight.
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Personalized copies include a custom message — just let us know who it's for and any details you'd like included. Orders typically ship within 5–7 business days.
Questions? Email us at mjbraun@leydenjar.com