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Arizona congresswoman Gabby Giffords has agreed to be interviewed by ABC news anchor Diane Sawyer, her first televised remarks since being shot in the head on January 8, 2011 in Tucson.

The exclusive prerecorded sit down discussion, set to air on November 14, will include the politician’s husband, former astronaut Mark Kelly.

Not only will Gabby and Mark share details of their year long journey, they will also take the opportunity to hype their new book, Gabby: A Story of Courage and Hope. Their first combined literary venture will be published the day after the ABC special airs.

Giffords’ office released the first photos of the Democratic politician in June, and she made a surprise appearance on Capitol Hill in August to cast her vote on the debt ceiling bill.

Kelly retired after a 25-year NASA career to assist his wife during her recovery journey. She continues to undergo daily outpatient rehabilitation near their Houston home to regain her strength and relearn basic skills.

The congresswoman has not yet made a decision about returning to Washington full-time or running for re-election. During her absence, her staff has been responding to constituent concerns and handling other chores.

Check out Giffords’ evening on Capitol Hill below:


Photos: Courtesy-Rep. Gabby Giffords