There is more to the story.
Eye of the Storm reveals what happens when ideals meet the harshest realities.
About the Book
Eye of the Storm is both a memoir and a case study—an unflinching look at what it means to lead change inside powerful, imperfect systems. Drawing from her tumultuous tenure as Puerto Rico’s Secretary of Education, Julia Keleher shares a deeply personal account of navigating reform, politics, and justice while never losing sight of the people at the heart of it all.
Through vivid storytelling, Keleher exposes the human impact of opportunity gaps, structural inequalities, and political gridlock. She also reflects on the toll of a criminal justice system that too often values punishment over fairness. Honest about both her successes and her mistakes, she invites readers into the complexity of leadership under fire—and the courage it takes to keep pushing for dignity, access, and possibility when the odds are stacked against you.
What people are saying...
"A revealing look at the interplay of politcs and education that explains so much about intergenerational poverty." - Marus, DE
"One of the first accounts I have come across about the public education system in Puerto Rico that connects it to its status as a territory. " - Kim, DC.