One hundred and seven days. That's all she had.When President Joe Biden stepped aside on July 21, 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris faced an unprecedented challenge: build a presidential campaign, unite a fractured party, and convince America she was ready to lead—all in less than four months.
Most presidential campaigns take years. Harris had weeks.
This deeply researched biography takes you behind the scenes of one of the most extraordinary political campaigns in American history. From the frantic first days of building a campaign infrastructure to the electric energy of the Democratic National Convention, from the high-stakes presidential debate to the final sprint across battleground states, you'll witness every crucial decision, every strategic pivot, and every moment that defined this historic race.
But this isn't just a campaign story. To understand the candidate who emerged in those 107 days, you need to understand the woman behind the podium—the daughter of immigrants who grew up in Oakland during the civil rights movement, the prosecutor who fought for justice while facing questions about the system she served, the barrier-breaking politician who became California's Attorney General, a U.S. Senator, and the first woman Vice President.
Robert Castellano delivers an unflinching portrait of Kamala Harris: her strengths and vulnerabilities, her triumphs and setbacks, her moments of brilliance and the decisions she'd probably like to revisit. This is the story of what it means to be "first"—to carry the hopes of millions while facing scrutiny that predecessors never encountered. It's about resilience under impossible pressure, about building coalitions in record time, and about what happens when history is made, even when the outcome isn't what you hoped for.
Inside, you'll discover:- How Harris transformed from an underdog to a formidable candidate in just three weeks
- The behind-the-scenes decision-making process for choosing Tim Walz as running mate
- What really happened during debate prep and on debate night
- The strategic choices that shaped the campaign's messaging and outreach
- The personal cost of running for president under an unforgiving spotlight
- Why the race was closer than anyone expected and what it means for America's future
Whether you supported Harris, opposed her, or simply want to understand one of the most remarkable political moments of our time, this biography offers insight, analysis, and a deeply human story of ambition, courage, and grace under pressure.
The glass ceiling wasn't shattered, but it was cracked a little more. Discover the untold story of the 107 days that changed American politics forever.
