An inspiring and meticulously researched middle grade biography of Hillary Rodham Clinton—First Lady, senator, secretary of state, and the first female presidential nominee in United States history. Hillary Rodham Clinton is a true leader. Growing up in Park Ridge, Illinois, Hillary was inspired by the philosophy of John Wesley, who urged his followers to "do all the good you can." Rising to prominence in 1992 as the First Lady of the United States, Hillary captured the world's attention with her bold ideas and political forcefulness. From her time at Wellesley to her life at the White House and beyond, Hillary has been at the forefront of huge change—and despite setbacks and political scandals, she has worked for good in the world. Acclaimed author Cynthia Levinson creates a compelling and personal portrait of Hillary's historic journey from her childhood to her service as secretary of state and beyond. Includes a timeline of Hillary Rodham Clinton's life and a photo insert. "This extensively researched and comprehensive biography tells us more of the woman who is that public figure, from some of her inspirations (like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Birmingham protests) and the impact of her religious faith on her commitment to service" (Brightly.com).
As one of the most powerful women in politics, Hillary Clinton is known throughout the world.
"Hillary Rodham Clinton's fascinating journey from a little girl in Chicago, Illinois to secretary of state for the United States and the impact she has made on women's rights and human rights within the United States and beyond.
Presents the life and accomplishments of former First Lady Hillary Clinton, who campaigned for her husband in the 1992 presidential election and stood by her husband's confession of infidelity in 1998.
I have a total of almost one hundred years of shared trust and collaboration with three friends: Lowell Bergman, Sy Hersh, and Phil Taubman. Their own careers have led them down separate reporting paths, but they all have been there to ...
A biography of the New York senator and wife of the former forty-second president of the United States.
... former U.S. senator • Dennis Kucinich, U.S. representative • Bill Richardson, governor of New Mexico of this, her strategy was to avoid harsh criticism of her Democratic opponents and direct her attacks toward Republican candidates.
Informative and accessible, Public Opinion, the First Ladyship, and Hillary Rodham Clinton is a valuable reference for both students of politics and women's studies specialists."--BOOK JACKET.
Traces the childhood, college years, and political accomplishments of the controversial 2008 presidential candidate.
Many of the book's key themes are effectively underscored by an entertainingly narrated photo essay, with provocative images drawn from the Clinton Presidential Library.
By the time of her graduation four years later, Hillary could sum up the experience with clarity: “Both the college and the country were going through a period of rapid, sometimes tumultuous changes.... My classmates and I felt ...