hillary rodham clinton: a woman living history

"For young people who are just beginning to be oriented toward politics, or anyone seeking a deeper insight into Hillary Clinton, this book serves as an ideal starting point." --Bob Schieffer, CBS News

"Comprehensive and balanced." --The New York Times

This paperback version has been revised and updated, incorporating three additional chapters focusing on the Democratic primary competition with Senator Bernie Sanders, the presidential race against Donald J. Trump, and the 2016 election cycle.

From a young age, Hillary Diane Rodham was encouraged by her parents to pursue any ambition, provided she was prepared to put in the effort. Hillary embraced this mindset fully. Throughout her journey at the forefront of modern American history, she has consistently stood out—whether as a teenager campaigning for the 1964 Republican presidential candidate, gaining recognition in Life magazine for her impactful speech as the first student commencement speaker at Wellesley College, or as a newly qualified lawyer working on the Richard Nixon impeachment case.

Despite her many achievements, this complex figure has faced constant scrutiny and controversy since entering public life—spanning her roles as First Lady of Arkansas, First Lady of the United States, the first female U.S. senator representing New York, and U.S. Secretary of State. Regardless of the intense criticism, Hillary has stayed devoted to public service, focusing her efforts on healthcare reform, children's welfare, and women's rights.

In Hillary Rodham Clinton: A Woman Living History, renowned author Karen Blumenthal provides an intimate and honest look at both the public and private spheres of Hillary Rodham Clinton's life. Enhanced with black-and-white photographs and political cartoons, this essential biography chronicles the woman who has both intrigued and polarized the public, who continues to challenge boundaries, and who pursued the ambition of becoming the first female nominee for a major U.S. political party's presidential candidacy.

Praise for Hillary Rodham Clinton: A Woman Living History

"After decades in the public spotlight, Hillary Rodham Clinton remains a complex figure, as Blumenthal (author of Tommy: The Gun That Changed America) highlights in this captivating portrait of the former U.S. Senator and Secretary of State's evolution from an early activist to a presidential candidate." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Thorough and balanced... Blumenthal, a veteran Wall Street Journal reporter, is part of a generation of narrative nonfiction authors who write for teenagers with such precision and clarity that adults may also find it insightful. Her approach is particularly effective in providing nuanced yet clear explanations of how Hillary's personality and personal history have influenced her political path." --The New York Times

"A detailed and perceptive study that remains engaging throughout." --Kirkus Reviews

"An extensive portrait that offers teenagers a genuine sense of the woman behind the political persona." --Booklist