A review by valeriebrett
Chasing Hillary: Ten Years, Two Presidential Campaigns, and One Intact Glass Ceiling by Amy Chozick

2.0

Chozick gets a star for good writing and a star for making me want to listen (to the audiobook) but holy shit what an infuriating book. I’m glad she was trying to be transparent & honest but I don’t think she’s capable of being fully honest with herself so there is a serious lack of insight, self awareness, and contextualization. Read the other 1 & 2 star reviews to see what I mean. She admits her mistakes but then seems to think she doesn’t deserve any blame or have to take any responsibility. She criticized Clinton in totally unfair ways & skews her telling of stories/scenarios without considering all aspects. Which makes her not a good journalist, in my opinion. She perpetuates the sexist double standard because whatever Clinton does, Chozick takes issue with, no matter what. And her headlines during the campaign were appalling (they belong in the NY Post, not The NY Times). I’m all for people being driven in their careers but her need to see her own name in print & be liked by everyone verges on egomaniacal.