"How Sweet It Is" - The Winsome Sears’ Story

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How Sweet It Is

When Winsome Earl-Sears decided to run for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, she had been out of politics for almost 20 years. Turning Virginia red was considered by many to be a prayer. But for Sears, that’s all she would ever need.

Winsome Sears’ memoir, “How Sweet It Is: Defending the American Dream,” details the extraordinary story of her life and how sacrifice, faith, and family played a pivotal role in her success. Defying the odds and suffering personal loss and political setbacks, Ms. Sears would eventually become the first black woman to hold statewide office in Virginia. Arriving in America at the age of 15 to live with a father who came with nothing but $1.75 in his pocket, Sears’ story is both an inspiration and a true embodiment of the American dream. More than just a regular politician, Sears shows how every conservative belief she holds dear is informed by true personal experience.

From joining the Marines to being the only black Republican in the Virginia House of Delegates, Sears’ book details a life defined by beating the odds.