Sarah from Alaska: The Sudden Rise and Brutal Education of a New Conservative Superstar

By Scott Conroy, Shushannah Walshe, Shushannah Walshe

Book Overview

A year after a vice presidential campaign that remains as consequential as it was controversial, Sarah Palin is still the most dynamic yet polarizing Republican in America. Now Scott Conroy and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1586487884
• ISBN13: 9781586487881
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: PublicAffairs
• Length: 301 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

not ready for prime time

this is a well written and well balanced book that was very readable. i hope the authors keep writing on politics or news events

Well done

This is a detailed, insightful and fair treatment of Palin's career up through recent events. It dispels some inaccuracies (particularly about the expensive clothes debacle) and correctly explains many of the events that Alaskans watched from a ringside seat. It could have delved into the more substantial ethics complaints rather than treat them all as frivolous, but it does describe some of Palin's better-known "embellishments" (a tactful word for "lies.") Her diehard supporters may not like the portrait that emerges, but many Alaskans and others will easily recognize it, and it certainly captures the Palin persona that has come to overshadow the actual person.

History In The Making

Whether you agree with Sarah Palin or not, this is a historical look at Ms. Palin and her experience on the campaign trail. You will go behind the scenes and find answers to the questions that may have escaped the notice of the general public. You will also read the truth behind rumors that constantly plagued the former vice presidential candidate. The authors have written a comprehensive book that looks at the real Ms. Palin, her trials and triumphs. I highly recommend it.

A well-written account of Sarah Palin's campaign

"Sarah from Alaska" will appeal to both supporters AND non-supporters of the former Alaskan governor. It is a solidly written, UNBIASED account of her VP campaign last year. The "good" is presented with the "bad". I am a political junkie, and a solid Democrat, but I enjoyed reading this book and gained some perspective about Mrs Palin. So unbiased is the writing that I really can't discern the writers' political leanings from their writing! I was amused to note that the one-star review (so far) was written by a Sarah Palin supporter who admits he did not read the book, but didn't like the picture of her on the cover(!). Not the best basis for a review. My advise to him is to actually READ the book. He'd probably enjoy it.

Insightful and Thoughful - History is Written

This is the last book I expected to find myself reading, but life takes you strange places. What I've found is an insightful journey alongside the most polarizing politician this country has seen in years. Along the way, I've turned from my preconceived notions about the candidate and the person, replacing conjecture with fact. I've discovered that there is a real person with real motivation behind it all. Now, don't get me wrong, you won't find me voting for her or supporting her. Knowing her is not necessarily loving her, unless you already do. Regardless, a worthy read for anyone who understands that history is what happens when we have time to apply thought and research to the events that shape our time. This is a fine start to the writing of that history.