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Book Synopsis: An intimate, revealing memoir from one of the most important activists of our time. While working as an intelligence analyst in Iraq for the United States Army in 2010, Chelsea Manning disclosed more than seven hundred thousand classified military and diplomatic records that she had smuggled out of the country on the memory card of her digital camera. In 2011, she was charged with twenty-two counts related to the unauthorized possession and distribution of classified military records, and in 2013, she was sentenced to thirty-five years in military prison. The day after her conviction, Manning declared her gender identity as a woman and began to transition, seeking hormones through the federal court system. In 2017, President Barack Obama commuted her sentence and she was released from prison. In README.txt, Manning recounts how her pleas for increased institutional transparency and government accountability took place alongside a fight to defend her rights as a trans woman. Manning details the challenges of her childhood and adolescence as a naive, computer-savvy kid, what drew her to the military, and the fierce pride she has about the work she does. This powerful, observant memoir will stand as one of the definitive testaments of our digital, information-driven age.
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Discover the powerful and revealing memoir, README.txt, written by one of the most influential activists of our time, Chelsea Manning. As an intelligence analyst in Iraq, Manning courageously exposed over seven hundred thousand classified military and diplomatic records in 2010. Now, she opens up about her journey, from her childhood and adolescence to her gender transition, highlighting the fight for transparency and government accountability. This intimate memoir provides a unique perspective on our digital age and is a must-read for anyone passionate about freedom and justice.
Dive into the gripping pages of README.txt and witness Manning's unwavering determination to defend her rights as a trans woman. Immerse yourself in her intriguing story as she shares the challenges she faced as a young, computer-savvy individual and the events that led her to the military. Feel her fierce pride for the work she has done and gain insight into her bold plea for increased institutional transparency.
With each page, you'll be captivated by Manning's powerful observations and the role information plays in our society. Her memoir not only sheds light on the undeniable importance of digital media, but also serves as a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit.
Don't miss out on this groundbreaking memoir that will forever change the way you view our information-driven world. Order your copy of README.txt today and embark on a remarkable journey of self-discovery, activism, and empowerment. Take a step towards understanding, order now.
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