NEW YORK - s4story -- From the halls of the Philadelphia City Council to the challenges of single motherhood, Blondell Reynolds-Brown's memoir, Walking a Tightrope Backward in High Heels, offers an unflinching look at what it takes to succeed in the bruising arena of big-city politics. As one of Philadelphia's most influential councilwomen, she shattered glass ceilings and championed transformative legislation for women, children, and families during her remarkable twenty-year tenure.

"Blondell Reynolds-Brown's book, Walking a Tightrope Backward in High Heels, is more than a memoir—it is a blueprint for grace under pressure, a testament to the power of purpose, and a celebration of walking boldly through the world while wearing both legacy and heels. At Wordeee, we are proud to amplify a voice that has danced on the edge of history and helped shape it," said Marva Allen, CEO of Wordeee.

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Reynolds-Brown reveals her authentic story: that of a divorced single mother navigating the delicate balance between personal ambition and family obligations. With remarkable candor, she details the storms she weathered, including a public campaign controversy that threatened to derail everything she'd built. Yet through it all, she demonstrates how to "adjust the sail" when the winds of change blow fierce.

Part political memoir, part leadership manifesto, this powerful account from a pioneering public servant shows what's possible with equal measures of moxie and grace. Reynolds-Brown's journey from educator to accomplished legislator offers an inspiring blueprint for anyone who's ever had to fight twice as hard to get half as far—and emerged stronger for it.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Blondell Reynolds-Brown's commitment to public service began long before her twenty-year political career as a Philadelphia City Councilwoman-at-Large.  A fierce legislator, she championed women's advancement, and opportunities for children, and families. Reynolds-Brown's impact extended to the arts, minorities, women-owned businesses, LGBTQIA rights, and environmental initiatives. During her tenure, she authored dozens of transformative bills that became law that created lasting changes across multiple sectors, from increasing women's representation on boards to strengthening leadership roles in non-profit and government spaces. Her passion for mentoring the next generation of leaders shines through her signature initiative, "The Celebration of Moxie Women," where she coaches young women and girls to reach their full potential.

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Currently, Reynolds-Brown serves as a Senior Advisor at Frank DiCicco Associates, where she continues to influence public policy. A proud Penn State alumna, Reynolds-Brown holds both bachelor's and master's degrees in Elementary Education. She maintains deep roots in Philadelphia and remains an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc
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Walking a Tightrope Backward in High Heels is available on http://www.Wordeee.com and wherever books are sold.