Qualified

Finding Your Voice, Leading with Character, and Empowering Others

By: Mia Love

Narrated by: Mia Love, Jamie Renell

This memoir from the first Black Republican congresswoman in America shows listeners how to own their stories, find their voices, and lead with character as they empower others to do the same.

For so long, women—and Black women in particular—have been taught that they must have a stellar background, the highest degree of education, and the strongest resumé imaginable to earn their place in a society historically dominated by white men. As a result, women have found themselves plagued with anxiety and self-doubt and have felt constricted by this limiting belief of qualification by achievement and the necessity of sporting a flawless track record. These false assumptions have discouraged women from pursuing positions of power and influence for the betterment of their communities, leading to underrepresentation in our institutions and the tragedy of wasted potential. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

Mia Love has devoted her entire life to defeating illusive boundaries and redefining the meaning of “qualified.” The daughter of immigrant parents who sacrificed everything to embrace the American Dream, Love learned that she had something unique and valuable that she could give back to her country—her voice. And now she wants to empower others to do the same.

For years, Love faced intense scrutiny and fielded questions regarding her political party affiliation, her desire to run for office, and her commitment to championing conservative values. In Qualified, Love explains her answers to these questions by taking listeners through her journey from election to her local city council, leading as mayor of Saratoga Springs, and making history in the U.S. House of Representatives serving Utah’s 4th Congressional District from 2015-2019. Her story showcases how we can stay true to our integrity, fearlessly voice our values despite fervent opposition, and begin again after every failure and setback.

©2023 Mia Love (P)2023 Center Street

Critic reviews

"Mia Love’s journey and her voice are one-of-a-kind. Her life story, from growing up as the child of Haitian immigrants to serving in Congress, is not only unique but also incredibly relevant as Republicans seek to build a forward-looking party capable of meeting our nation’s challenges. Qualified perfectly encapsulates Mia's commitment to character, her willingness to stand by her principles, and her unwavering desire to better the world around her. In Congress, Mia made a big impact in a small amount of time. Qualified details how and why she was so successful. I’m proud to call Mia a friend and I am confident that, just as I have been, readers will be inspired by her experiences and the values she holds dear."—Former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI)

"Mia Love’s life story is an awe-inspiring journey in pursuit of selfless service, faith, family, and the American Dream. She is a strong woman, dedicated mother, loyal friend, and principled leader. It is such a blessing that Mia has chosen to open up about her amazing experiences, essential lessons learned, and trailblazing path to success."—Representative Lee Zeldin (R-NY)

“Mia Love's personal story as a first generation American and ultimately the first female Black Republican elected to Congress is a gripping and inspiring one.”—Jake Tapper, CNN anchor and Chief Washington Correspondent

Amazing!

I always knew Mia was cool, I just never realized how cool she really was 🙌🏼

Fantastic book!

Loved this book for background and perspective on life and the importance of developing relationships

Life Lessons for All Ages

I really enjoyed reading Mia’s story. It has life lessons for all ages and I loved hearing more about her childhood. It was a great reminder that we all are qualified and have something to share with others around us. We need to be kind and see past political differences. Love and understanding is what will change the world. I highly recommend reading this book. I bought the paperback in addition to the audible version.

Essence of Strength for Immigrants Women

An inspirational tutorial that reminds ALL don’t let yourself discourage when things get tougher. Believe on yourself and pursue your goal.

A Must Read

I usually prefer to read science fiction books, however, I found that I could not put this book down. The book pulled me in and captivated my attention. Qualified was both interesting and educational, full of unknown knowledge. This book is definitely a good read and easy to follow. I read the book, afterwards I listened to the book on audible.
Loved both.