In the Arena: A Memoir of Love, War, and Politics

Chuck Robb's In The Arena is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and political career of this remarkable statesman.

From his early days as an anonymous Marine to his fairytale wedding, from night movements in Vietnam to his time in the Virginia state capitol and U.S.

Senate, Robb's memoir offers a unique perspective on the eventual governor and senator's path to becoming a principled fighter for civil and human rights.

Despite representing a conservative state, Robb stood up for women's right to choose, the Equal Rights Amendment, flag burning, gay rights, and gun control.

As governor, he raised the education budget by over $1 billion and appointed a record number of women and minorities to state positions, including the first African American to the Virginia Supreme Court.

In 1996, in his second term in the Senate, Robb was the only southern senator to vote against the Defense of Marriage Act, calling the movement to end discrimination a "fight for civil and human rights." With its unique blend of personal highs and lows, political insights, and social activism, In The Arena is an inspiring read that will leave readers with a newfound appreciation for the power of civic duty and the importance of standing up for what is right.