faithl 's review for:

Hillary Rodham Clinton: A Woman Living History by Karen Blumenthal

4.0

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Never have I read a more inspiring book about an ambitious woman who seems to defy all odds, prejudices and annoying judgments from the American press. Ladies and Gentlemen, may I present the AMAZING, the INSPIRING, the AMBITIOUS, the AWESOME HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON!!!!!!!

WOO HOO!!!!!

APPLAUSE EVERYWHERE!!!

This biography follows Hillary on her journey from little girl with a huge amount of talent intelligence to a woman in one the most powerful roles in the world. When I said it was an inspiring read, that was a bit of an understatement. IT IS SERIOUSLY AN INSPIRING READ!!! It’s important for every young woman (or even man) to read about some sort inspiring woman. Especially since Hillary was born in the 40s and grew up in the 50s – an especially patriarchal world – she still manages to overcome the odds. You read about her natural leadership skills and her experience at school. She was smart yet she was social and charming.



Fast-forward; for a woman so talented and gifted, she’s been through some rough shit. Despite the fact that her husband, Bill Clinton was a womanizer, throughout the novel she is the literally the butt of the press. They find every reason to talk shit about her and that was seriously so annoying to read about. WHY DOES THE PRESS HAVE TO BE SO NOSY?! DON’T THEY HAVE BETTER THINGS TO TALK ABOUT?! Well, apparently not.



You read all about her role in campaigning for her husband's presidency and her own to be Senator. And moreover, you read about her and Obama running for President in 2008 - talk about fascinating! No, that was not sarcasm.

I've always found American politics more interesting than Australia's and this is definitely a must read for anyone who feels that same. Also, reading it just gives you more of a reason to vote for her and NOT DONALD TRUMP.