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Bill tried, but Hillary’s books are just so much better. No, I’m kidding. This was good, and it’s not fair to compare their books.

I learned a lot more about Bill, and I’m grateful. I heard he believes deeply in the Democratic values of a more inclusive and progressive America. Since his presidency, he’s coordinated global philanthropy efforts and supported leaders, foreign and domestic, in international relations. I think he’s smart and knowledgeable. I also appreciated his short message to/ for Monica Lewinsky in this book and, separately, how he gives his account of his relationship with Epstein (spoiler alert: it’s not extensive).

One of my biggest takeaways from him was how ardently he believed in how successful Hillary would have been as a president. I’d have to agree. After having read their books, it sucks that something as inconsequential as emails cost her the election. Of course, hindsight is 20/20 but it does make me sad how very qualified women can be taken down by hateful rhetoric and clever media grabs.
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emma161's review

3.0
informative reflective slow-paced

kyannmcmillie's review

3.75
informative medium-paced

nikkiloy's review

4.5
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Regardless your political views or if your view of him as a President, this is a must read. I opted for the audiobook thinking President Clinton would be narrating it. Unfortunately, he only narrates the preface and epilogue. However, the narrator did an exceptional job in his place. 

This book dives into President Clinton’s life after the White House. A large portion of the book discusses the humanitarian work he has done post presidency through The Clinton Global Initiative and the Clinton Foundation as well as the close relationships he’s developed with political members on both sides of the aisle including President George H W Bush and President George W Bush. 

While the book is about his post presidency life, he does reflect back on actions he took as a President and Governor of Arkansas as it relates to the work he currently does, how it was further impacted or changed by his successors, or how it’s impacted his current views on issues. 

While I knew of his humanitarian work, this memoir highlights many of the far reaching projects he and his foundation have worked on for nearly 25 years - partnering with President George W Bush’s PEPFAR to utilize generic aids medication to be able to expand the programs reach, providing clean water in rural areas, Haiti’s earthquake disaster recovery and economic development, CHAI’s programs to reduce infectious diseases around the world, climate change, education for women’s & children’s health, to name a few. 
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I always enjoy reading political figure memoirs because they provide nuance and details that you don’t get no matter how many articles you read or how long you scroll on twitter. Hearing him say so many sweet things about Hillary made me emo but also respect him more. Some of his insights felt a smidge revisionist history but I largely felt myself being incredibly impressed with his accomplishments both within the White House and at times even more so afterwards. 
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allisonshaver's review

4.0
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I wish it was read by Clinton. 
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Lot's of accounts of events, and not as much reflection as I would have liked for a presidential memoir.

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