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A review by athena56
Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime by John Heilemann
4.0
An absolutely fascinating look at behind-the-scenes of the Election that reignited the political passion of a nation. It's a very weird time to revisit the 2008 election with the country in such turmoil and lines so clearly drawn in the sand for or against. But I guess that's not really much different from any modern day, bi-partisan political race.
Game Change paints a very vivid picture of the personal struggles, doubts, hurdles, and antics of the major political players of the 2008 Presidential race. Beginning with the Democratic primaries, the book traces John Edwards' fall from grace, Hillary Clinton's tenacity (even when partnered with stupidity), and Barack Obama's meteoric rise to media darling. Moving on through, you see where Sarah Palin's lack of experience shine as she's plucked from obscurity and John McCain try and keep a crumbling bid in place despite surmounting odds.
As a person who has always had an interest in politics and the motivations behind races, this book was fantastic! To be a part of the most exciting presidential race of the past generation, and learn how the families, cabinets, and advisors all faired and planned...IT IS A MUST READ.
Game Change paints a very vivid picture of the personal struggles, doubts, hurdles, and antics of the major political players of the 2008 Presidential race. Beginning with the Democratic primaries, the book traces John Edwards' fall from grace, Hillary Clinton's tenacity (even when partnered with stupidity), and Barack Obama's meteoric rise to media darling. Moving on through, you see where Sarah Palin's lack of experience shine as she's plucked from obscurity and John McCain try and keep a crumbling bid in place despite surmounting odds.
As a person who has always had an interest in politics and the motivations behind races, this book was fantastic! To be a part of the most exciting presidential race of the past generation, and learn how the families, cabinets, and advisors all faired and planned...IT IS A MUST READ.