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Taking the Hill: From Philly to Baghdad to the United States Congress
Taking the Hill: From Philly to Baghdad to the United States Congress
Taking the Hill: From Philly to Baghdad to the United States Congress
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A moving and inspiring memoir from the first Iraq war veteran to be elected to the United States Congress

Congressman Patrick J. Murphy, the Irish American son of a Philadelphia policeman and a former nun who raised their family in a tough-but-loving blue-collar neighborhood, grew out of a scrappy childhood to become a community college student and then—quickly—army officer, lawyer, and the youngest professor at West Point. He served in Iraq as a captain in the elite 82nd Airborne "All-Americans" where he earned a Bronze Star for service, and successfully prosecuted one of Muqtada al-Sadr's top lieutenants. Returning from Iraq with a determination to help change the direction of this country, Murphy, a political novice, ran an inspirational grassroots campaign against a popular Republican incumbent while being outspent by more than $2 million.

Told with passion and candor, Taking the Hill is a powerful and moving tale of love for family and the belief that the American dream is still within reach. More than anything, Murphy's life demonstrates the joys and necessity of serving others, whether that means one's family or students, community or fellow soldiers, or one's nation.

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Release dateFeb 19, 2008
ISBN9781466803121
Taking the Hill: From Philly to Baghdad to the United States Congress
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Patrick J. Murphy

Congressman Patrick J. Murphy represents Pennsylvania’s Eighth District. He lives in suburban Philadelphia with his wife, Jenni, and daughter, Maggie.

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