Super Woman
HRC, State Secrets and the Rebirth of Hillary Clinton
By Jonathan Allen
In the face of the new Republican administration in the U.S., many Canadians are left wondering what will be the impact on our country, as well as on our cousins below the 49th. In Allen's biography of Clinton, he offers a positive view of the candidate who lost the race to the White House.
To describe American politics as cutthroat is an understatement. Machiavelli himself would have paled in the face of so many cunning minds. It was in these shark-infested waters that Hillary Clinton shone as a devoted servant of the people and the most accomplished strategist of them all.
A born politician, she wove her way through this territory with the skill of a military mastermind. In 2009, Hillary put aside her personal ambitions and became Secretary of State for President Obama, a man against whom she had led a fierce political campaign. Combining strong personal relationships with maniacal preparation, she influenced policy in her role as senior diplomat, representing Americans abroad.
Clinton was supported by her husband, Bill, who was clearly well connected. Some say she rode his coattails to power, while others would see him as a liability. Together, they made a formidable team. Rewarding supporters and punishing defectors of the Clinton brand, they served in public office for decades, making them the ultimate insiders.
Written before the presidential election of 2016, this biography paints a clear picture of the woman who challenged Donald Trump. With a core of steel, she worked tirelessly to promote U.S. interests and also supported the rights of women and girls around the world. Combining superior diplomatic skills with a nuanced outlook on world affairs, Clinton earned her place in American history as a trusted advisor to the president.
If you like politics, you will surely love this book. If you don’t, this is a chance to get your feet wet. Convoluted international relationships are clearly explained and all of the big Washington players (famously referred to as “the swamp”) are found in these pages. It is engaging and easy to read, complete with tragic outcomes for some and happy endings for others.