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Dewey Decimal Number: 320
EAN num: 9780979047084
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ISBN number: 0979047080
Label: Epicenter Press
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Page Count: 159
Printing Date: April 01, 2008
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In 2006 an angel-faced but tough 42-year-old former small-town mayor named Sarah Palin became a long-shot candidate for Alaska governor demanding a higher ethical standard in state government. The timing of her reform message and a widening scandal produced a tornado that reshaped the political landscape. Surprising everyone, Palin thumped by wide margins both a sitting governor in the Republican primary election and a former governor in the general election to become Alaska's very first female chief executive and its youngest ever.
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Right now Sarah, the book, is out of stock, but you can find excerpts or citations to it in the news media (liberal or otherswise). It's helpful as a starting point for those of us in the Lower 48 States in getting to know Governor Palin, our latest, exciting political celebrity--but there's no balance or thoughtful perspective. Despite the "search and destroy" approach of the media when it comes to politics, much of the coverage to date has been superficial, much like canonization, and too many reviews of the book buy into the hagiography (Look up the definition if necessary, it's apt). For the record, I'm an independent, I voted for Senator McCain, and honor Navy tradition and his heroism as a POW. But the book and the governor shouldn't be embraced on partisan grounds. It's important to read between the lines and seek balance before making judgments. Don't stop by reading one book. One that I do recommend: Robert Timberg's A Nightengale's Song (1996), which positively describes McCain's coming of age, POW experience, and sense of mission. It also describes the parallel political careers of four other Navy/Marine officers during the Reagan era, including Colonel Oliver North of Iran-Contra fame. In some respects, Governor Palin is the Oliver North of 2008, and Sarah, the book, is not unlike the blast of Ollie-mania that occurred when he testified before Congress 20 years ago--which initially hid an overblown, exaggerated sense of self and recklessness. (For the record again, I voted for GOP incumbent John Warner over Ollie when he ran against him for the Senate). Eventually, we'll know whether Governor Palin is the right balance for Senator McCain and the country. But this book is no more thsn 20% helpful in making a judgment.
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Love McCain. We need more patriots like him. And was happy about the Palin VP pick. Good to see a strong, conservative woman in office.
Picked up a copy of this book to learn more, then started to do my own research on her. What's in this book isn't what I found on my own, or even what the media (including conservative sources like FOX) in reporting now. Makes me question the info we're getting about her. Seems like she has a lot of skeletons.
This is a feel good book, which makes her out to look great, but it's not accurate...unfortunately. Yes, i know she is good looking. Yes, i know she has solid conservative values. All that is great, but the dirt on Palin is is sinking the Republican ship!!
It was good while it lasted!
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I've been following Ms. Palin's story for months before she was considered and found her to be the best pick for the ticket, but never thought it would happen. Boy was I wrong. This book illustrates all that Ms. Palin has to offer. She's no pushover and has a great future in changing the "good ol boy" culture of American politics. On a side note, I just heard this book was mentioned on the news networks and I suppose by this time tomorrow, the liberal "free-speech wrecking crew" will do their usual hack job on anyone who would dare write about a conservative in a positive light. That's unfortunate and it speaks to the sad state of political discourse in this country. The constant mud slinging by the press against Ms. Palin for ridiculous sexist reasons will backfire and America will rally around her. It's one thing to criticize her on policy, but it's another thing to say things such as "she's incapable of holding a position in office because she's a mother with 5 children". That kind of nonsense is cheap and it will, again, backfire. Read this biography and ignore the comments. Accept for mine, of course. :)
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I quickly realized, by the third chapter, that all of the spin by the GOP and Dems and media is so far out of context as to completely miss the point of who this woman really is. The usual talking heads are comparing her to the status quo, looking at her through the lenses of the political parties, and therefore are missing the real story entirely.
In a nutshell, this is the story of a genuine reformer who hungers for taking on the political establishment, corruption and waste, without allegiance to party. When you read this book, your political loyalties take a back seat. She has been the underestimated, anti-establishment candidate many times and has blindsided everyone who didn't think she had what it takes. In essence, she is everything Obama supporters crave, but with proven results.
My guess is that if there is enough time between now and the election for Americans to learn this story, she will carry McCain to the White House. If not, she will be the lasting legacy of the McCain 2008 campaign. Even if he loses, he has unleashed a new generation of leadership that will demand government work for the people.
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This book is a good overview of the inspiring story of a lady, mom, wife and political leader. It is a sought after biography due to the extreme disservice the press has shown Sara Palin. With all of the trivial misinformation dumped on the American public by the politically controlled press and Washington machine it is good to read this account of relevant facts and actions. Even if you don't agree with her political policies you should order this book and gather some information. A must have and inspiring book for any mother, daughter or American voter.
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