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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 973.931092
EAN: 9780061939891
Edition: 1st
ISBN: 0061939897
Label: HarperCollins
Manufacturer: HarperCollins
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 432
Publication Date: November 17, 2009
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date: November 17, 2009
Studio: HarperCollins
Features:- ISBN13: 9780061939891
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- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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On September 3, 2008 Alaska Governor Sarah Palin gave a speech at the Republican National Convention that electrified the nation and instantly made her one of the most recognizable women in the world.
As chief executive of America′s largest state, she had built a record as a reformer who cast aside politics-as-usual and pushed through changes other politicians only talked about: Energy independence. Ethics reform. And the biggest private sector infrastructure project in U.S. history. While revitalizing public school funding and ensuring the state met its responsibilities to seniors and Alaska Native populations, Palin also beat the political "good ol′ boys club" at their own game and brought Big Oil to heel.
Like her GOP running mate, John McCain, Palin wasn′t a packaged and over-produced "candidate." She was a Main Street American woman: a working mom, wife of a blue collar union man, and mother of five children, the eldest of whom was serving his country in a yearlong deployment in Iraq and the youngest, an infant with special needs. Palin′s hometown story touched a populist nerve, rallying hundreds of thousands of ordinary Americans to the GOP ticket.
But as the campaign unfolded, Palin became a lightning rod for both praise and criticism. Supporters called her "refreshing," "honest," a kitchen-table public servant they felt would fight for their interests. Opponents derided her as a wide-eyed Pollyanna unprepared for national leadership. But none of them knew the real Sarah Palin.
In this eagerly anticipated memoir, Palin paints an intimate portrait of growing up in the wilds of Alaska; meeting her lifelong love; her decision to enter politics; the importance of faith and family; and the unique joys and trials of life as a high-profile working mother. She also opens up for the first time about the 2008 presidential race, providing a rare, mom′s-eye view of high-stakes national politics - from patriots dedicated to "Country First" to slick politicos bent on winning at any cost.
Going Rogue traces one ordinary citizen′s extraordinary journey, and imparts Palin′s vision of a way forward for America and her unfailing hope in the greatest nation on earth.
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Reveals the details of her life and the reasons for her actions. Answers the many questions I had about her goals and ambitions.
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If you want to read about the real Palin read Going Rouge: Sarah Palin An American Nightmare edited by Kim & Betsy Reed. This book will really open your eyes to the real Sarah Palin, you betcha'.
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After reading this book I learned a lot about the nasty politics that are present. Sarah did a great job explaining the behind scene look in politics in the most professional way without throwing mud or feel sorry for me. This book is not only educational, it is inspirational for every day life. If you want to learn what it's like to be in a presidential campaign or governor of a state with a touch of inspiration; buy this book.
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Sarah Palin, Joe McCain, Plumber Joe, former President Double-Dumb-Dumb, Hillary Clinton, (mo)Joe Biden, Michael Skeletor Chertoff, Mad(cow) Albright, Janet BurnBabiesBurn Reno et all - this and thus is the menagerie or rather the bestiary of American politics. And we didn't even add the assembly of blowhard talking heads (think Blitz and Rush and Hannity-Fannity and Dr. Olbie plus penologists Friedman, Krakenheimer and hordes of 'former' you name it - now still delusional generals, disgraced politicians, ... Read More
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I had formed an opinion of Palin during the election and was curious as to whether I might have been too harsh, so I read a biography of her written by an author who is independent of the Palin campaign and found my opinion softening. The final step was to read the authors autobiography and make a final determination about my feelings toward her with the knowledge that autobiographies are almost always written to put the author in the best possible light.
The autobiography begins with Palin growing ... Read More
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Dewey Decimal Number: 973.931092
EAN: 9780061939891
Edition: 1st
ISBN: 0061939897
Label: HarperCollins
Manufacturer: HarperCollins
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 432
Publication Date: November 17, 2009
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date: November 17, 2009
Studio: HarperCollins