Why does Kamala focus on her childhood before delving into her career?

Kamala’s childhood is important to the overall book, because it shows the reader that she is relatable. This is very important because Kamala is a powerful woman. She has been a lawyer for decades, a district attorney for almost as long, and a senator for two years by the time this book came out. But following her childhood for the first chapter of the book shows many readers that she is just like them. She moved around a lot, had a strict but loving mother, went through her parent’s divorce, and was immersed in her mother’s community. It also shows that she was exposed to activism early in her life which explains why she is so steadfast in her pledge to represent the people in her career. Without the childhood section, Kamala...