In HRC: State Secrets and the Rebirth of Hillary Clinton, a non-fiction political biography, co-authors Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes report exclusive stories and eyewitness accounts of the time Hillary Clinton spent on Capitol Hill following her 2008 defeat to Barack Obama in the democratic primaries. The book recounts Clinton’s powerful comeback after an overall devastating defeat. Her resilience and dedication to her career resonate with readers as they read about her ability to make informed, sound decisions and her capacity to look past differences of opinion in order to problem solve.
HRC recounts the first-hand stories of pivotal actions and pressing decisions Clinton made throughout her time as Secretary of State under Barack Obama’s administration. Though Obama and Clinton had obvious differences, as displayed in a personally fought primary race, Clinton knew she had to look past them in order to eventually fulfill her ultimate goal: a presidential win in 2016. This book highlights the crucial steps that Clinton took in order to mend party relations and build connections in an attempt to pave herself a definite path to victory in 2016.
HRC is an overall enticing work of political journalism. From intriguing never-before-heard stories from Clinton’s inner circle to recounts of some of the most historical moments in her political career, the book paints a clear picture of Clinton for its readers. Though it sometimes strayed from the main topic of Clinton and her rebirth after her defeat to Obama, instead going into detail about other political affairs within Capitol Hill, the authors still manage to keep readers interested. With this being said, I would not recommend HRC to those looking for a straightforward biography of Hillary Clinton. Although this book includes many biographical elements, its focus is primary on Clinton’s relations and interactions on Capitol Hill, rather than simply just her persona.
I would recommend this book to anyone wondering how Hillary Clinton became the iconic political figure that she is today. It was interesting to read this book in the midst of the 2016 presidential election, as I was able to see many of her plans outlined in the book come to life. Overall, HRC is a fascinating account of the crippling fall and breathtaking rise of, quite possibly, the most notorious female in American politics--Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Allen, Jonathan, and Amie Parnes. HRC: State Secrets and the Rebirth of Hillary Clinton. New York: Crown, 2014. Print.
HRC recounts the first-hand stories of pivotal actions and pressing decisions Clinton made throughout her time as Secretary of State under Barack Obama’s administration. Though Obama and Clinton had obvious differences, as displayed in a personally fought primary race, Clinton knew she had to look past them in order to eventually fulfill her ultimate goal: a presidential win in 2016. This book highlights the crucial steps that Clinton took in order to mend party relations and build connections in an attempt to pave herself a definite path to victory in 2016.
HRC is an overall enticing work of political journalism. From intriguing never-before-heard stories from Clinton’s inner circle to recounts of some of the most historical moments in her political career, the book paints a clear picture of Clinton for its readers. Though it sometimes strayed from the main topic of Clinton and her rebirth after her defeat to Obama, instead going into detail about other political affairs within Capitol Hill, the authors still manage to keep readers interested. With this being said, I would not recommend HRC to those looking for a straightforward biography of Hillary Clinton. Although this book includes many biographical elements, its focus is primary on Clinton’s relations and interactions on Capitol Hill, rather than simply just her persona.
I would recommend this book to anyone wondering how Hillary Clinton became the iconic political figure that she is today. It was interesting to read this book in the midst of the 2016 presidential election, as I was able to see many of her plans outlined in the book come to life. Overall, HRC is a fascinating account of the crippling fall and breathtaking rise of, quite possibly, the most notorious female in American politics--Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Allen, Jonathan, and Amie Parnes. HRC: State Secrets and the Rebirth of Hillary Clinton. New York: Crown, 2014. Print.