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A review by jenc424
Citizen: My Life After the White House by Bill Clinton
4.0
Incidentally, Bill Clinton was the first president I was eligible to vote for (as I had just turned 18) and spoiler alert, I voted for him. My political views have definitely changed since the 18 year-old person I once was but I still think highly of the president that received my first vote.
While Clinton mostly glosses over his time in the White House, Citizen covers the years after Clinton”s presidency and the positive work, both on himself and politically, he’s done since his presidency. His philanthropic work, International diplomacy and personal growth is highlighted throughout. He covers literally every political issue over the last 20 plus years: the recession, Covid 19, 9/11, Iraq war, Afghanistan troop withdrawal, women’s income equality & healthcare, global warming, subsequent elections, etc. etc. etc.
What Clinton did well in this book for me was discuss the issues and the resolutions and/or errors in an impactful way. I enjoyed reliving history, hearing the inside scoop and getting his perspective on a number of hot topics. His relationships with other politicians, reporters, and actors give such an eye-opening account of many political issues and the people that made (and continue to make) a difference. I especially enjoyed reading about the friendships across party lines and the work he’s done as to his health. Despite our differences we all want the same thing. And as Bill Clinton said about his health, it’s never too late.
This memoir gives me hope for the future.
While Clinton mostly glosses over his time in the White House, Citizen covers the years after Clinton”s presidency and the positive work, both on himself and politically, he’s done since his presidency. His philanthropic work, International diplomacy and personal growth is highlighted throughout. He covers literally every political issue over the last 20 plus years: the recession, Covid 19, 9/11, Iraq war, Afghanistan troop withdrawal, women’s income equality & healthcare, global warming, subsequent elections, etc. etc. etc.
What Clinton did well in this book for me was discuss the issues and the resolutions and/or errors in an impactful way. I enjoyed reliving history, hearing the inside scoop and getting his perspective on a number of hot topics. His relationships with other politicians, reporters, and actors give such an eye-opening account of many political issues and the people that made (and continue to make) a difference. I especially enjoyed reading about the friendships across party lines and the work he’s done as to his health. Despite our differences we all want the same thing. And as Bill Clinton said about his health, it’s never too late.
This memoir gives me hope for the future.