Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Book Recommendations

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, also known as AOC, is a U.S. Congresswoman representing New York's 14th district. She gained national attention after winning her seat in 2018 at the age of 29, making her one of the youngest women ever elected to Congress. Ocasio-Cortez is known for her progressive policies, advocating for issues such as Medicare for All, climate change action, and economic justice. She has become a prominent figure within the Democratic Party and uses social media to engage with constituents and the public. Her rise from grassroots activism to Congress has inspired many young people to get involved in politics.

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One Hundred Years of Solitude

Gabriel Garcia Marquez

The Bhagavad Gita

Eknath Easwaran

Infinite Jest

David Foster Wallace

Hope in the Dark

Rebecca Solnit

Consider the Lobster

David Foster Wallace

The Search for Common Ground

Howard Thurman

The Collected Poems of Audre Lorde

Audre Lorde

Why We Can't Wait

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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