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As with most books written by politicians while in office (or at least aiming for one), Living History is, first andforemost, safe. There are interesting observations and anecdotes, the writing is engaging, and there is enoughinside scoop to appeal to those looking for a bit of gossip, but there are no bombshells here and it is doubtfulthe book will change many minds about this polarizing figure. This does not mean the work is without merit,however, for Hillary Clinton has much to say about her experience as first lady, which is the primary focus of thebook. Those interested in these experiences and her commentary on them will find the book worth reading;

those looking for revelations will be disappointed.

Beginning with a brief outline of her childhood, college years, introduction to politics, and her courtship with Bill

Clinton, Clinton covers a wide variety of topics: life on the campaign trail, her troubled tenure as leader of the

President& 8217;s Task Force on National Health Care Reform, meeting with foreign leaders, and her work on human

rights, to name a few. By necessity, she also addresses the various scandals that plagued the administration,

from Travelgate to Whitewater to impeachment, though she does not go into great detail about each one; rather,

she seems content to simply state her case and move on without trying to settle too many old scores. .

Along the way, she offers many apologies, though perhaps not the kind some would expect. She does not shy

away from her & 8220;vast left-wing conspiracy& 8221; comment, for instance, though she does wish that she had

expressed herself differently. Regarding the Monica Lewinsky scandal, she maintains that her husband initially

lied to her, as he did the rest of the country, and did not come clean until two days prior to his grand jury

testimony. Calling his betrayal & 8220;the most devastating, shocking and hurtful experience of my life,& 8221; she explains

what the aftermath was like personally and why she has elected to stand by her man. In all, Living History is an

informative book that goes a long way toward humanizing one of the most recognizable, and controversial,

women of our age. .

From Publishers Weekly

Whether or not you believe that the Clintons were victims of what Hillary calls a & 8220;vast left-wing conspiracy,& 8221;

this memoir has enough information and personality to appeal to people on both sides of the political fence.

Most will not be surprised by Clinton& 8217;s reading style, as it is similar (though not nearly as formal) to the manner

in which she has delivered many television addresses. Her Midwestern accent is evenly pitched and pleasant.

She easily laughs at herself, and fluctuations in her delivery render her emotions nearly palpable. Indeed, the

casual straightforwardness of her delivery will engender a sense of trust and respect in listeners. Though she

does not offer much new material, she is adept at disclosing many & 8220;backstage& 8221; details-from the personal, like

her inner feelings about the Lewinsky scandal (& 8221;the most devastating, shocking and hurtful experience of my

life& 8221;), to the humorous, like the time a mischievous Boris Yeltsin tried to coax her into sampling moose-lip

soup. Her devotion to Chelsea, Bill and to her country feels genuine, as do her hopes for future. All in all, her

infectious sense of optimism and unwavering energy shine through in her delivery and will leave listeners with a

new respect for the former First Lady. .

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