During their eight years in the White House, Bill and Hillary Clinton worked together more closely than the public ever knew. Their intertwined per...
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May 27, 2008
Mazola1
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Purportedly a "biography" of Bill and Hillary Clinton's marriage and time in the White House, it paints an unflattering picture of both. The book drips with undisguised disdain for its subjects, which is, of course, the hallmark not of history, but of gossip. And this is mean spirted gossip, at that. Rarely letting a page go by without making or quoting one critical comment or snide remark or another, it lurches along from criticism to critcism, giving it a choppy flow. The author obvi
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Oct 08, 2011
Craig
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This was a fascinating read for me. The book offers insights into what a great politician Bill Clinton was. I admire both Hillary's and Bill's accomplishments. I admire Hillary's tenacity for standing by her man.
Because it was done based on research rather than with their personal backing, you do not get the full understanding of their relationship or the reasoning for their decisions. But educated guesses are made.
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Because it was done based on research rather than with their personal backing, you do not get the full understanding of their relationship or the reasoning for their decisions. But educated guesses are made.
His and to a lesser degree her ethical weakenesses are More...
Jul 17, 2011
Lily..")
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I am not a citizen of the Us so I had no previous knowledge of American poltics before reading "Living History" by Hillary Rodham Clinton.After reading this book I became a mild Hillary fan as I beleived and did not question the parts of her book in which she glazes over the bad decsions her and her husband have made.After reading her memoirs I longed for a relativly neutral opinion so I read For love of Poltics which I greatly enjoyed but also found slightly critcal.The book in my opi
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Jul 20, 2009
Amanda
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I just continue to find these two a fascinating pair. There is something real and tangible in their staying together even as they are incredibly flawed people (as we all are of course). In the midst of conduct that I couldn't imagine living through, they have a real connection and need to be there for each other - through everything, that bond has been non-negotiable. I can't imagine how different their lives would have been if they hadn't found each other, but the one question I kept coming
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Nov 07, 2007
Karen
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I wouldn't call this book ground breaking, but as someone who has read 90% of the written sources used by the author, I do commend her synthesis of the material. It's easy to make sweeping judgments about the Clintons and their marriage, but this book really specifies what they see in each other and what strengths and weaknesses they have as people and leaders. When all the evidence is put together, as in this book, the picture that emerges of their co-dependence and their intellectual meeting
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Dec 31, 2008
Mark
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Read this over the Christmas 2007 holiday. I was a committed Obama supporter before I read the book, and it only hardened that view. I thought the book was biased and gossipy, but having read a good deal about the Clintons by authors sympathetic and not, I also thought it corroborated some basic things we seem to know about them, and their thirst for power.
Jul 27, 2009
Lesley
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While we can all act a little childish at times this book shed a different light on the former president and first lady. I originally wanted to read this book to understand their relationship and amidst all of the media fodder how and why they have chosen to remain together. I certainly got more than I bargained for and it put a lot of things into perspective. Political leanings aside, after having read this book unless Ms. Clinton has changed (become more flexible) it makes me feel somewhat
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Dec 20, 2007
Sue
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Yet another book about the morbidly intriguing Clintons - a vey well-written one - that covers the Clintons' White House years from the angle that the pair's amazing political climb was made possible only through their work as a single unit with laserbeam, unyielding focus on gaining and maintaining supreme political power against all odds. Anyone who has read this book is not likely to question the presidential experience/exposure that Hillary racked up as the so-called First Lady.
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Nov 07, 2011
Modisettwilson
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I 'read' the audio version -- all 26 hours of it -- while on a looooong drive. It really kept me engaged (and awake) mostly shaking my head at the behaviors. I think SBS really had her facts together.
Oct 13, 2011
Teresa
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I felt the author was biased against the Clintons....it was an interesting point of view and did bring to light some things I was unaware of.
Jan 10, 2008
Roopsi
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While this book doesn't have any juicy (or nasty, more like) details that you won't find in the Ken Starr report, it's an interesting study of the Clinton White House. In particular, it examines in-depth the role that Hillary Clinton played--and it was a big one. In fact, reading the book, I realized that Hillary is even more of a soul-sucking demon than I had previously thought, and it reaffirmed my suspicions that she has no business being president.
Jun 15, 2009
Sue
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I finished this book although it took a long time, like two or three months. It's, of course, thick with political discussion which creates a slow read, but it was very enlightening. I have a very different view of the Clinton's now. Worth reading to appreciate some of the dynamics of politics.
Jun 11, 2008
Greg
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Bill and Hillary are portrayed as polar opposites- he's nimble and intuitive, she's steady and restrained. That idea of the "other" worked in the primary election too.
Apr 14, 2008
Helen
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I listened to this on my ipod and found it a fascinating glimps into the Clintons. I listened to the abridged version....not sure but the unabridged might be too much.
Jan 31, 2008
dz
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non-biased and quite informative
a great reminder of all that took place, plus plenty of things not previously known
a great reminder of all that took place, plus plenty of things not previously known
Aug 13, 2008
Faye
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...explains a LOT about Hillary....definately affected how I voted in the primary!
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