It's both an extraordinary legal history and a deeply human story of strength, humor, and transformation.

New York Weekly

With elegance and grit, Harriet Newman Cohen traces her trailblazing personal and professional journey through the evolving landscape of modern relationships and the law. Passion and Power is as much about the reshaping of American cultural norms as it is about one remarkable woman's outsized role at the forefront of legal and social transformation-a wise and riveting memoir.

Carl Bernstein, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of six books and American journalist

From the first page, Passion and Power grabs you by the collar and doesn't let go. This book reads like a legal thriller, except every word is true. Harriet Newman Cohen-sharp, fearless, and endlessly compelling-takes us inside the courtrooms, boardrooms, and backrooms where the rules of love, money, and power in America were rewritten. At times heartbreaking, at others deeply inspiring, this is an emotional journey through the triumphs, losses, and hard-won wisdom of a legal pioneer who's seen it all. A truly wonderful book.

Ben Mezrich, New York Times bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires, Bringing Down the House, and Dumb Money

In Harriet Newman Cohen's Passion and Power, loss and suffering are among life's guarantees. So are love and success-if you can find the patience and determination within yourself to open doors everyone but you sees as closed. With each door Harriet opened, what wild dreams came true.

Beowulf Sheehan, American photographer known for portraits of authors, artists, and celebrities

A captivating book packed with intriguing vignettes about the famous and not-so-famous who've overcome life's troubles with the help of a whip-smart lawyer just as lively and engaging as the book itself.

Amy Gadja, journalist, author of Seek and Hide, lawyer, and professor of Brooklyn Law School

A terrific story! Not only the deeply personal memoir of an extraordinary woman and attorney, but a fascinating exploration of the way we live now and the way we lived then. Harriet Cohen was in the ring for the major battles over divorce law and the rights of women, sure, but she also surrounds these stories with rare insight into how America has fared and why. There are major moments and bold-faced names. There's also plenty of dead-on, no-nonsense observation and advice. Read this book…even if you're planning to stay married.

Ross Klavan, screenwriter of Tigerland, author of Schmuck