I Swear Politics is Messier than my Minivan by Katie Porter

 Katie Porter is the feisty single mom who represents California in Congress. And this is the story of her life--from her humble beginnings on a farm in Iowa to her years as a professor to her decision to run for Congress with no clue how to fund raise or set up a campaign. After you read this book (and hear her talk on TV) you really wish there were more Katie Porters in Congress. Because if there were, a lot more might actually get accomplished.