First published 2007
Pulitzer-winning journalist Carl Bernstein offers a nuanced look at Hillary Rodham Clinton's life and career. From her Midwestern upbringing to her time at Wellesley and Yale, we see the shaping of a woman driven to change the world. Bernstein clarifies the Clinton marriage, showing Hillary's role in Bill's triumphs and troubles, and her own political brilliance. At the heart is a portrait of a complex, evolving figure who has helped define one presidency and may well become another.
Genres: biography, history, american, political-science
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-driven, complex-protagonist
Setting: United States
656 pages · Paperback · Vintage