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PURPOSEFUL WARRIOR

Jocelyn Benson

Standing Up for What's Right When the Stakes Are High

From Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a roadmap for shattering the status quo and standing up for what's right across our lives, our communities, and our country. AN OPEN FIELD BOOK FROM MARIA SHRIVER

During the 2020 presidential election, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson oversaw the highest turnout and most secure election in the state's history. But she was thrust onto the national stage when then-President Donald Trump falsely and publicly accused her of rigging votes. Soon after, armed protesters appeared at Benson's house, threatening her safety and that of her husband and young son. The intimidation did not work. Not only did Benson refuse to back down, she spoke out even louder, ultimately helping to expose the nationally coordinated effort to hinder the election. Now in THE PURPOSEFUL WARRIOR, Benson invites us to channel our fears and frustrations into standing up for integrity and truthnot only for ourselves, but for our communities and our nation. Becoming a Purposeful Warrior means knowing that what affects one person affects us all. It means having zero tolerance for bullies and fighting for the truth, even when it hurts. It means navigating life with grit and grace, challenging your own assumptions, and allowing your anger to point you toward your purpose. Introducing the Purposeful Warrior principles, Benson shares powerful stories from her rise in politicsfrom her time investigating domestic terrorist cells in Alabama, to becoming the youngest woman to lead a top 100 law school in the U.S., to launching a coalition of major sports leagues to advance equality with the owner of the Miami Dolphins, to becoming one of only a handful of women to complete the Boston Marathon while more than eight months pregnantas well as those of paradigm-shifters throughout history, business leaders, sports icons, and everyday heroes who embody what it means to be a Purposeful Warrior. In times of intense conflict and anxiety, the world wants us to believe we're powerless to make a difference. But we're not powerless; our purpose is simply waiting to be unleashed. Jocelyn Benson is Michigan's Secretary of State. She ascended into the national spotlight during the 2020 election cycle as one of the "Women from Michigan", a group who led the effort to successfully stymy Donald Trump's attempts to overturn with the results of Michigan's presidential election. She was subsequently featured on the cover of Time Magazine and was honored with both the JFK Profile in Courage award and the Presidential Citizens Medal.

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Book Published 2025-05-06 by The Open Field

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Our democracy is strong today because of purposeful warriors like Jocelyn Benson who are willing to stand up to bullies, no matter how powerful, in service of what is true, just, and right. This book helps us all consider our place in that work and commit ourselves to making our country a better, safer, equal place for all.

Jocelyn Benson wrote The Purposeful Warrior at the exact time we needed it. Benson highlights the threat of staying silent when the world needs your voice and the importance of finding purpose in rage. She reminds us we are all warriors if we choose to be, but with partners in the struggle, an individual can become a force.

Jocelyn Benson is an exceptional, principled, courageous leader who confidently empowers others to recognize their own powerful, purposeful warrior spirit. In this well-timed book, she encourages us all to fight with skill and resilience for principles and initiatives that matter.

The Purposeful Warrior is a beacon of hope and resilience, urging us all to fight for what is right. Jocelyn Benson's journey of courage and integrity will resonate with readers everywhere.

Any one item on Jocelyn's resumé is worth writing a book about, but her combined experiences so eloquently laid out is a master class on badassery.

Jocelyn Benson's The Purposeful Warrior is a testament to the power of standing up for truth and for each other. An inspiring read for anyone looking to make a positive impact.

Jocelyn Benson's story offers an inspiring perspective on living a purposeful life. She espouses the importance of integrity, decency, and honesty, all values that we need in great supply in order to persevere in turbulent times.

Jocelyn Benson has written the book we all need right now. Weaving her extraordinary experiences and the stories of other courageous citizens into an inspired call to action, The Purposeful Warrior is a riveting book full of heart and hope that will invigorate every reader.