Scott's review
Living History by Hillary Rodham Clinton
I listened to this unabridged book as an audiobook.
It is read by Hill, herself.
I have to say honestly it was pretty uninspiring - until the end. There is a lot of name-dropping and place-dropping going on. This type of writing makes me cringe and always ask 'so what?'.
It does give her point of view nicely of all the scandals of her administration, and for that reason it's worth reading. It also essentially depicts herself as the second coming of Mother Theresa and Jackie Kennedy. Ummm, I just don't think so. The most inspiring part is her speeches about 'womens rights' being no different than 'human rights' and for that I have to totally agree with her. Hillary should continue to be the champion for women's rights around the globe. I'm just not sure that translates into being the next President though. Bill was a great president, despite the ridiculous scandals - both real and imagined - that ravaged his 8 years in office. The best part of the book is the last 2 (of 9)...more
It is read by Hill, herself.
I have to say honestly it was pretty uninspiring - until the end. There is a lot of name-dropping and place-dropping going on. This type of writing makes me cringe and always ask 'so what?'.
It does give her point of view nicely of all the scandals of her administration, and for that reason it's worth reading. It also essentially depicts herself as the second coming of Mother Theresa and Jackie Kennedy. Ummm, I just don't think so. The most inspiring part is her speeches about 'womens rights' being no different than 'human rights' and for that I have to totally agree with her. Hillary should continue to be the champion for women's rights around the globe. I'm just not sure that translates into being the next President though. Bill was a great president, despite the ridiculous scandals - both real and imagined - that ravaged his 8 years in office. The best part of the book is the last 2 (of 9)...more
