Synopsis
From her Republican youth to her more recent roles at the forefront of the Democratic Party, Hillary Rodham Clinton is one of the most significant female political figures in United States' history. She has spent a lifetime in public service, working as an attorney to secure children's rights and improve access to health care. During her eight years as first lady, she played an important role in matters of public policy, and she has continued her political involvement with two terms as a New York state senator. But with her campaign for the presidency in 2008, many believe her political career is just beginning.Editorials
Children's Literature
AGERANGE: Ages 9 to 12.Part of the "Signature Lives" series, this biography of Hillary Rodham Clinton provides a detailed exploration of the adult life of Mrs. Clinton. The book spends a little time on Clinton's childhood, particularly her success at Wellesley and Yale and work with the impeachment procedures against Richard Nixon. The majority of the book focuses on Clinton's political life, from her days as First Lady of Arkansas, to her role in the Clinton presidential campaign, to her time in the White House as First Lady, to her own successful campaign to become Senator of New York. The final chapter includes Senator Clinton's response to the terrorist attacks of 2001 and her decision to run for President of the United States. With numerous photographs, readers get a real sense of the progress of Senator Clinton and the changing times in which she has lived. The overall tone of the book is very positive, concluding that whatever the outcome of the presidential election, Hillary Rodham Clinton will go down in history as one of the most powerful women in U.S. politics. Also includes time lines, a list of additional resources, a glossary, bibliographic information, and a detailed index. Reviewer: Carol Ann Lloyd-Stanger