Overview

• Yaël Braun-Pivet's autobiography, 'À ma place,' offers a candid account of her rise in French politics and personal struggles.
• The book highlights her historic role as the first woman president of the Assemblée nationale and her reflections on power and leadership.
• Braun-Pivet recounts challenges she faced, including dismissive advice from Stéphane Séjourné, who questioned her suitability due to inexperience and motherhood.
• The narrative reveals a private side of Braun-Pivet, contrasting her public persona with her personal vulnerabilities.
• Released by Buchet-Chastel, the memoir contextualizes her journey against broader issues of gender, class, and political elitism in France.