Hillary Clinton: Groundbreaking Politician


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This biography examines the life of Hillary Clinton using easy-to-read, compelling text. Through striking black-and-white images and rich color photographs and informative sidebars, readers will learn about Clinton’s family background, childhood, education, political career, and historic presidential campaign. Informative sidebars enhance and support the text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts page, glossary, bibliography, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.




What Happened


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“An engaging, beautifully synthesized page-turner” (Slate). The #1 New York Times bestseller and Time #1 Nonfiction Book of the Year: Hillary Rodham Clinton’s most personal memoir yet, about the 2016 presidential election. In this “candid and blackly funny” (The New York Times) memoir, Hillary Rodham Clinton reveals what she was thinking and feeling during one of the most controversial and unpredictable presidential elections in history. She takes us inside the intense personal experience of becoming the first woman nominated for president by a major party in an election marked by rage, sexism, exhilarating highs and infuriating lows, stranger-than-fiction twists, Russian interference, and an opponent who broke all the rules. “At her most emotionally raw” (People), Hillary describes what it was like to run against Donald Trump, the mistakes she made, how she has coped with a shocking and devastating loss, and how she found the strength to pick herself back up afterward. She tells readers what it took to get back on her feet—the rituals, relationships, and reading that got her through, and what the experience has taught her about life. In this “feminist manifesto” (The New York Times), she speaks to the challenges of being a strong woman in the public eye, the criticism over her voice, age, and appearance, and the double standard confronting women in politics. Offering a “bracing... guide to our political arena” (The Washington Post), What Happened lays out how the 2016 election was marked by an unprecedented assault on our democracy by a foreign adversary. By analyzing the evidence and connecting the dots, Hillary shows just how dangerous the forces are that shaped the outcome, and why Americans need to understand them to protect our values and our democracy in the future. The election of 2016 was unprecedented and historic. What Happened is the story of that campaign, now with a new epilogue showing how Hillary grappled with many of her worst fears coming true in the Trump Era, while finding new hope in a surge of civic activism, women running for office, and young people marching in the streets.




Man Enough?


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Why has the U.S. never had a woman president? With Hillary Clinton engaged in a historic campaign that could see her becoming the first woman elected president of the United States, the national conversation about gender and the presidency is gaining critical momentum. Commentators have fixated on the special challenges women candidates for the presidency face: endless media scrutiny abGender has always been a crucial factor in presidential politics. In Man Enough? Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and the Politics of Presidential Masculinity, Jackson Katz puts forth the original and highly provocative thesis that in recent decades presidential campaigns have become the center stage of an ongoing national debate about manhood, a kind of quadrennial referendum on what type of man—or one day, woman—embodies not only our ideological beliefs, but our very identity as a nation. Whether he is examining right-wing talk radio’s relentless attacks on the masculinity of Democratic candidates, how fears of appearing weak and vulnerable end up shaping candidates’ actual policy positions, how the ISIS attacks on Paris and elsewhere have pushed candidates to assume an increasingly hypermasculine posture, or the groundbreaking quality of Hillary Clinton’s runs for the presidency in 2008 and 2016, Katz offers a new way to understand the role of identity politics in presidential campaigns. In the end, Man Enough? offers nothing less than a paradigm-shifting way to understand the very nature of the American presidency.




Ready for Hillary


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Ready for Hillary, the organization that paved the way for Hillary Clinton's presidential candidacy, took the political world by storm, expanding from only two volunteers and a P.O. Box to a national grassroots movement with four million supporters. Bringman, the first staff member of the Ready for Hillary super PAC, delivers the only first-hand account into these efforts to prepare for the 2016 campaign. The highly anticipated book, released amid Hillary Clinton's historic bid for the White House, provides an exclusive look into the early players supporting Hillary Clinton, as well as insight into modern political strategies and behind-the-scenes details to satisfy every political observer. Bringman documents adversities and triumphs in the rough-and-tumble world of Washington politics while sharing light-hearted tales from his travels to 45 states meeting everyday Hillary supporters and big political players while driving the "Hillary Bus." Ready for Hillary: The Official, Inside Story of the Campaign before the Campaign is a must-read for every Hillary Clinton supporter and every follower of politics and elections.




Obama, Clinton, Palin


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Election 2008 made American history, but it was also the product of American history. Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and Sarah Palin smashed through some of the most enduring barriers to high political office, but their exceptional candidacies did not come out of nowhere. In these timely and accessible essays, a distinguished group of historians explores how the candidates both challenged and reinforced historic stereotypes of race and sex while echoing familiar themes in American politics and exploiting new digital technologies. Contributors include Kathryn Kish Sklar on Clinton’s gender masquerade; Tiffany Ruby Patterson on the politics of black anger; Mitch Kachun on Michelle Obama and stereotypes about black women’s bodies; Glenda E. Gilmore on black women’s century of effort to expand political opportunities for African Americans; Tera W. Hunter on the lost legacy of Shirley Chisholm; Susan M. Hartmann on why the U.S. has not yet followed western democracies in electing a female head of state; Melanie Gustafson on Palin and the political traditions of the American West; Ronald Formisano on the populist resurgence in 2008; Paula Baker on how digital technologies threaten the secret ballot; Catherine E. Rymph on Palin’s distinctive brand of political feminism; and Elisabeth I. Perry on the new look of American leadership.




Hillary Clinton's Career in Speeches


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Women candidates are under more pressure to communicate competence and likability than men. And when women balance these rhetorical pressures, charges of inauthenticity creep in, suggesting the structural and strategic anti-woman backlash at play in presidential politics. Hillary Clinton demonstrated considerable ability to adapt her rhetoric across roles, contexts, genres, and audiences. Comparisons between Clinton’s campaign speeches and those of her presidential opponents (Barack Obama, Bernie Sanders, and Donald Trump) show that her rhetorical range exceeded theirs. And comparisons with Democratic women candidates of 2020 suggest they too exhibited a rhetorical range and faced a backlash similar to Clinton. Hillary Clinton’s Career in Speeches combines statistical text-mining methods with close reading to analyze the rhetorical highs and lows of one of the most successful political women in U.S. history. Drawing on Clinton’s oratory across governing and campaigning, the authors debunk the stereotype that she was a wooden and insufferably wonkish speaker. They marshal evidence for the argument that the sexist tactics in American politics function to turn women’s rhetorical strengths into political liabilities.




Handbook of Research on Narrative Interactions


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Our understanding of the concept of narrative has undergone a significant transformation over time, particularly today as new communication technologies are developed and popularized. As new narrative genres are born and old ones undergo great change by the minute, a thorough understanding can shed light on which storytelling elements work best in what format. That deep understanding can then help build strong, satisfying stories. The Handbook of Research on Narrative Interactions is an essential publication that examines the relationships between types of narratives in a shifting and widening scope of storytelling forms. While highlighting a wide range of topics including contemporary culture, advertising, and transmedia storytelling, this book is ideally designed for media professionals, content creators, advertisers, entrepreneurs, researchers, academicians, and students.




Kamala Harris: First Female US Vice President


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This title examines the life and career of the lawyer and senator who was elected vice president of the United States in 2020. Harris became the first female vice president, as well as the first Black and Asian American vice president. Features include a glossary, web resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.




Hillary Clinton


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Offers readers an inside look into the life of Hillary Clinton and how she influenced the nation as First Lady. Learn all about her road leading up to the White House and how her successful political career after her tenure as First Lady led to accomplishments in improving health care for women and children. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an author introduction, and sources for further research.




Boldly Going Against the Grain: A Political Memoir


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Tylia L. Flores is a powerful voice in the world of politics, advocating for people with disabilities while also identifying as a Republican. In her book, she takes us deep into her journey, sharing her experiences and insights into the controversial decision to identify as a Republican. In this deeply personal memoir, she takes us through her teenage years, when she first realized her political leanings, to the defining moments that led her away from the Democratic stronghold of South Florida. A Unique Perspective As a millennial, Tylia understands the sensitivity of the political topic. Yet, she confidently shares her experiences and the internal struggles she has faced as a disability activist who has chosen to identify as a Republican. Growing up, she witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by people with disabilities, inspiring her to become an advocate for their cause. However, the fear of judgment from others deterred her from openly expressing her political identity. Breaking free from Stereotypes In her freshman year in high school, Tylia made a life-altering discovery: she identified with the Republican Party. This realization sparked a deep exploration of her own beliefs, leading to a deeper understanding of her political stance. In this memoir, Tylia shares the twists and turns of her political journey, revealing how she reconciled her disability activism with her Republican identity. Embraced and Affirmed As she delves into the intricacies of her experiences, Tylia reminds us that not all Republicans are the same. She sheds light on the diverse range of political ideologies within the party and the challenges she has faced when embracing her Republican identity. In this memoir, she offers a refreshing perspective on what it means to be a Republican, challenging stereotypes and fostering understanding. Conclusion Tylia L. Flores's memoir is a groundbreaking account that challenges the status quo and opens up a space for discussion on diverse political identities. With her unique perspective as a disability activist who identifies as a Republican, she offers a thought-provoking glimpse into her journey and the struggles she has faced. By bravely sharing her story, Tylia encourages readers to embrace their own convictions and engage in meaningful dialogue about politics.