Patrick, Deval

A reason to believe : lessons from an improbable life by Deval Patrick ( Book )
4 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 519 libraries worldwide
In January 2007, Deval Patrick became the first black governor of the state of Massachusetts, one of only two black governors elected in American history. But that was just one triumphant step in a long, improbable journey that began in a poor tenement on the South Side of Chicago. From a chaotic childhood to an elite boarding school in New England, from a sojourn doing relief work in Africa to the boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies, and then to a career in politics, Patrick has led an extraordinary life. In this book, he pays tribute to the family, friends, and strangers who, through words and deeds, have instilled in him transcendent lessons of faith, perseverance, and friendship. In doing so, he reminds us of the power of community and the imperative of idealism. With humility, humor, and grace, he offers a road map for attaining happiness, empowerment, and success while also making an appeal for readers to cultivate those achievements in others, to feel a greater stake in this world, and to shape a life worth living. This book tells the story of a uniquely American odyssey and a testament to what is possible in our lives and our communities if we are hopeful, generous, and resilient.

A reason to believe [lessons from an improbable life by Deval Patrick ( Recording )
6 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 111 libraries worldwide
In January 2007, Deval Patrick became the first black governor of the state of Massachusetts, one of only two black governors elected in American history. But that was just one triumphant step in a long, improbable journey that began in a poor tenement on the South Side of Chicago. From a chaotic childhood to an elite boarding school in New England, from a sojourn doing relief work in Africa to the boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies, and then to a career in politics, Patrick has led an extraordinary life. In this book, he pays tribute to the family, friends, and strangers who, through words and deeds, have instilled in him transcendent lessons of faith, perseverance, and friendship. In doing so, he reminds us of the power of community and the imperative of idealism. With humility, humor, and grace, he offers a road map for attaining happiness, empowerment, and success while also making an appeal for readers to cultivate those achievements in others, to feel a greater stake in this world, and to shape a life worth living. This book tells the story of a uniquely American odyssey and a testament to what is possible in our lives and our communities if we are hopeful, generous, and resilient.

The Black list [volume 2 ( Visual )
2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 23 libraries worldwide
"In this follow-up to the NAACP Image Award-winning The Black List: Volume One, interviewer Elvis Mitchell and director Timothy Greenfield-Sanders explore 15 new African-American lives on the cusp of this historic moment. Now more than ever, The Black List continues a riveting and singular work of video portraiture."--Container.

2010 state of the Commonwealth address by Massachusetts ( Book )
1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 1 library worldwide

Remarks before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary State House, Boston, MA, Monday, July 27, 2009 by Massachusetts ( Book )
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 1 library worldwide

2009 state of the Commonwealth address by Massachusetts ( Book )
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 1 library worldwide

Examining the Governor's plan to close the budget gap ( Book )
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 1 library worldwide

The convergence guide : life sciences in New England ( Book )
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 1 library worldwide

Governor Deval L. Patrick addresses the state of the Commonwealth by Massachusetts ( Book )
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 1 library worldwide

Transcript, revenue hearing testimony by Massachusetts ( Book )
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
A transcript of Governor Deval Patrick's testimony before the Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures, and State Assets regarding his resort casino gaming proposal.