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4.05 AVERAGE
I love her, but it took me THREE YEARS to finish this book.
I was mad, happy, sad, and back to mad again by the time I finished this memoir. "What Happened" is Hillary Clinton's comments on the recent 2016 United States Presidential Election. Or as I and my friends started to call it, that farce that we all know was rigged (Hi Russia) but not in the way many think. Clinton talks about voter suppression, Russian bots, Russia itself, the media, and heck even former and current politicians who influenced the 2016 election. Yes she even discusses "But Her emails" too. What I took away from this was even more respect for Clinton than I had previously. Reading this no holds barred look at what happened just hits you in the gut at how much was thrown at her and how the media and politicians kept letting Trump off the hook.
I do have to say that Clinton really does discuss everything that you would want her to discuss in this book. She discusses her marriage her life as a mother her life as the first lady and then a secretary of state. She mentions how her meetings with Putin become increasingly hostile because hey, Putin doesn't like women and he certainly did not like Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State not giving an inch when he was trying to take a mile.
One thing that this book that speak of extensively is Hillary Clinton's regrets. Most of her regrets are about failing us. That she is worried for us as a country about what this means when we love fake news and men that attack and demean to rise to positions of power in the United States government?
What happens when we decide that being actually really good at your job with real solutions doesn't matter as much as the media can turn something into a meme or a gif and get ratings for it?
What happens when we ignore the racism out of some that we have elected to office because we think that there are a good guy that we can have a beer with.
I do also like the fact that Hillary Clinton goes into how difficult it is to run in the United States for a woman because of the things that are held against us that really are not held against us in other countries. Other countries have elected women to the highest levels of office. It's kind of embarrassing that for America to go around saying that we are the light and the forefront of democracy that no woman has ever been President or Vice President of these United States of America. I hated how people would say that Hillary Clinton was too shrill or wasn't warm enough or any of these other things that we talk about when we discuss women. But men are seen as being forceful and in charge when they're nasty and loud and throw s***.
I loved her comments on the Mothers of the Movement, Flint (she's still pissed and we all should be), the NRA, and people who shook her hand and would then call her the devil saying she should be locked up.
I do have to say though that I would recommend this book to people who just want to read more about Hillary Clinton's thoughts. Because she truly comes alive in this book. I was lucky enough to meet Secretary Clinton back when I was in Iraq and I loved her personality. She looked you right in the eyes when she was talking to you, and you knew that she was listening to what you were saying. I think that says a lot about somebody that she made sure that she personally talked to everybody that had to come to see her give a speech while I was in Iraq. She had to be tired and ready to go, but she made sure she stayed there and talked to everybody who was willing to talk to her. I've seen other politicians flying through who couldn't spend more than 5 minutes talking to you and really wanted to be left alone.
I do think that in the end history is going to remember Hillary Clinton for not just the first woman who managed to get the Democratic nomination for president. But just as a very good person to know who fought for us even when many were hoping she fail.
Look at the media going after the Clintons again, talking about Benghazi again, wanting her to be guilty of something because then it would help erase some of the guilt that they all probably should and do feel over how they easily played into the hands of another foreign power and Donald Trump.
Onward together.
I do have to say that Clinton really does discuss everything that you would want her to discuss in this book. She discusses her marriage her life as a mother her life as the first lady and then a secretary of state. She mentions how her meetings with Putin become increasingly hostile because hey, Putin doesn't like women and he certainly did not like Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State not giving an inch when he was trying to take a mile.
One thing that this book that speak of extensively is Hillary Clinton's regrets. Most of her regrets are about failing us. That she is worried for us as a country about what this means when we love fake news and men that attack and demean to rise to positions of power in the United States government?
What happens when we decide that being actually really good at your job with real solutions doesn't matter as much as the media can turn something into a meme or a gif and get ratings for it?
What happens when we ignore the racism out of some that we have elected to office because we think that there are a good guy that we can have a beer with.
I do also like the fact that Hillary Clinton goes into how difficult it is to run in the United States for a woman because of the things that are held against us that really are not held against us in other countries. Other countries have elected women to the highest levels of office. It's kind of embarrassing that for America to go around saying that we are the light and the forefront of democracy that no woman has ever been President or Vice President of these United States of America. I hated how people would say that Hillary Clinton was too shrill or wasn't warm enough or any of these other things that we talk about when we discuss women. But men are seen as being forceful and in charge when they're nasty and loud and throw s***.
I loved her comments on the Mothers of the Movement, Flint (she's still pissed and we all should be), the NRA, and people who shook her hand and would then call her the devil saying she should be locked up.
I do have to say though that I would recommend this book to people who just want to read more about Hillary Clinton's thoughts. Because she truly comes alive in this book. I was lucky enough to meet Secretary Clinton back when I was in Iraq and I loved her personality. She looked you right in the eyes when she was talking to you, and you knew that she was listening to what you were saying. I think that says a lot about somebody that she made sure that she personally talked to everybody that had to come to see her give a speech while I was in Iraq. She had to be tired and ready to go, but she made sure she stayed there and talked to everybody who was willing to talk to her. I've seen other politicians flying through who couldn't spend more than 5 minutes talking to you and really wanted to be left alone.
I do think that in the end history is going to remember Hillary Clinton for not just the first woman who managed to get the Democratic nomination for president. But just as a very good person to know who fought for us even when many were hoping she fail.
Look at the media going after the Clintons again, talking about Benghazi again, wanting her to be guilty of something because then it would help erase some of the guilt that they all probably should and do feel over how they easily played into the hands of another foreign power and Donald Trump.
Onward together.
Received this as a Christmas gift. Painful read for me-I am still deeply saddened by her defeat. It was well written and though painful, glad I read it.
It’s no secret that I’m with Her. I wasn’t sure about reading this book so soon after the election, however, it’s a necessary and important read.
For starters Hillary is credible and an expert in her field. It was fascinating to see the election process and the campaign through her eyes. The story is interwoven with the past and the present, and even sprinkled with anecdotes and action for the future.
Of course there is talk about Russia (oh how interesting it is to see some of the cronies taken down by Mueller...as Hillary predicted), emails, and the NRA. Of course she talks about Comey.
Some have said they don’t want to read this because they don’t want to rehash the election. While it is a rehash of the election, it’s done tastefully, eloquently, and has me all fired up all over again. It provides her view, one that was constantly overlooked during the election because of a distracting and distasteful opponent. It reminds me of the misogyny we face daily.
Hillary encourages us to move Onward Together, and the book has provided me with so many more tasks to complete prior to 2018 and 2020.
Oh, she also shamelessly plugs the pork chop on a stick at the Iowa State Fair. It’s delicious. The Iowan in me is even more “with Her” because of it.
For starters Hillary is credible and an expert in her field. It was fascinating to see the election process and the campaign through her eyes. The story is interwoven with the past and the present, and even sprinkled with anecdotes and action for the future.
Of course there is talk about Russia (oh how interesting it is to see some of the cronies taken down by Mueller...as Hillary predicted), emails, and the NRA. Of course she talks about Comey.
Some have said they don’t want to read this because they don’t want to rehash the election. While it is a rehash of the election, it’s done tastefully, eloquently, and has me all fired up all over again. It provides her view, one that was constantly overlooked during the election because of a distracting and distasteful opponent. It reminds me of the misogyny we face daily.
Hillary encourages us to move Onward Together, and the book has provided me with so many more tasks to complete prior to 2018 and 2020.
Oh, she also shamelessly plugs the pork chop on a stick at the Iowa State Fair. It’s delicious. The Iowan in me is even more “with Her” because of it.
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
This book was very centered on the 2016 election, which I found fascinating. It is a ride through a journey that people often times don't get to hear about. I enjoyed this book and I also enjoyed that it is read by the author.
Despite what you might think you know about Hillary Clinton, this book is eye opening and heartbreaking. As a fervent Hillary supporter, I was unsure if I was ready for this undertaking, but I'm so glad I read it. This book gives a personal look into the woman behind the name: it shows her as a grandmother, a wife, a woman, and a patriot. I teared up so many times throughout the book, out of sadness, happiness, and pride. She may not have been the perfect candidate, but no one should ever have to endure the personal attacks she did. She handled things with far more grace than most of us would have.
There were parts that felt impersonal (the section on Russian hackers) but, overall, I was impressed. She took a lot of ownership over her loss; far more than Trump would have if he had lost the Electoral College. I really enjoyed her talking about how mundane her life truly is, about the good that she has done for children and women, and how much hope she still has for the future.
I recommend this book to everyone. I am very inspired and ready to go out and affect change in her example.
There were parts that felt impersonal (the section on Russian hackers) but, overall, I was impressed. She took a lot of ownership over her loss; far more than Trump would have if he had lost the Electoral College. I really enjoyed her talking about how mundane her life truly is, about the good that she has done for children and women, and how much hope she still has for the future.
I recommend this book to everyone. I am very inspired and ready to go out and affect change in her example.
I've been with her since the '90s and I'm still with her. It's a great read, but also hard. I'm still in awe of how well she handled herself and love her optimism. She gives comprehensive and well-written accounts of her email "scandal" and Russia's intervention in the election. I thought I kept up, but definitely learned a little.
As a Kiwi I don't know much about Hilary Clinton, beyond obviously everything the world knows a lot about the 2016 election whether within or without the country- I do confess however a slightly morbid perhaps fascination with the premise of this book: dissecting the election from the lost side.
As I dived in I found the book hard to put down. I guess since Hilary lost, there may be an axe to grind but no campaign to win, and the prose of the book is surprisingly simple and plain. Usually when I read a politicians book I expect a fair amount of optical management, however What Happened reads more like a stream of honest consciousness, Hilary coming across as many things but ultimately human.
I think mostly, without getting too much into the politics of it, What Happened highlights some bizarre elements of human nature and statecraft, media and truthiness. I don't think there are any major surprises or insights to be gained but its interesting to hear Hilary's perspective nonetheless.
As I dived in I found the book hard to put down. I guess since Hilary lost, there may be an axe to grind but no campaign to win, and the prose of the book is surprisingly simple and plain. Usually when I read a politicians book I expect a fair amount of optical management, however What Happened reads more like a stream of honest consciousness, Hilary coming across as many things but ultimately human.
I think mostly, without getting too much into the politics of it, What Happened highlights some bizarre elements of human nature and statecraft, media and truthiness. I don't think there are any major surprises or insights to be gained but its interesting to hear Hilary's perspective nonetheless.
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Hilary has some surprising depths, a well written assessment. Russia isn’t done with us yet.