Which literary genres are combined in Lead from the Outside? How do these genres complement one another?

Lead from the Outside is part memoir and part self-help guide. Originally published during her gubernatorial campaign, Abrams shares her life story with the electorate and the nation at large. She explains important political decisions she has made and details her accomplishments and qualifications. She also divulges intimate details about her personal life and the missteps she has made. Abrams shares each of her experiences with the intention of providing lessons of leadership for minorities and outsiders, or those that exist at the margin of society. By using her own story, she also aims to inspire and empower other minorities to rise to positions of leadership.

How does Abrams’ decision not to concede the gubernatorial election reflect her ideals of leadership?

In the Preface, Abrams reflects on the results of...