false 4578006 0980082560 9780980082562 94 38 http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4578006.Sarah_How_a_Hockey_Mom_Turned_Alaska_s_Political_Establishment_Upside_Down 992351 Kaylene Johnson 150 77 3 0 false Sat Oct 25 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sun Sep 07 19:16:56 -0700 2008 Mon Oct 27 20:24:36 -0700 2008 1
The great thing about this book is that it was written/published BEFORE Sarah became a candidate for vice president. It was written by an Alaskan, about Alaskan politics and their governor who rocked the world of corrupt politicians who were only out for themselves. She doesn't fit the mold of a typical politician and I love that about her. She isn't afraid to stick up for what is right and make things happen.

There are some dry parts in the book, only because I'm really not into politics... mainly because I don't understand it well. I'll admit some things discussed in the book about the corruption and the bribes and under-the-table deals were over my head, but I got the general idea that people were being unethical and even breaking the law, and Sarah stood up to these people, took a stand for what was right, and made big changes in the state of Alaska. Instead of sitting around the dinner table and complaining, saying that someone should do something, she did something. She made a big difference just because she felt it was the right thing to do.

The book included many photographs of Sarah growing up and of her family. I am impressed with the life she has lead. I also enjoyed reading her inaugural speech that was printed at the end. She seems like the perfect balance of a down-to-earth mom and go-getter, intelligent woman. I like that.]]>