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Hillary Rodham Clinton: A Woman Living History

Karen Blumenthal

This biography traces Hillary Rodham Clinton’s life and career, beginning with her childhood in Illinois. It covers her college and law-school years, her role as First Lady, her service as a United States senator from New York, and her work as Secretary of State. The book presents these stages as part of a single account of Clinton’s public and professional life, including the early encouragement from her parents to work toward her ambitions.

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Themes
Family · Government And Civics · History · Work And Careers
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Feiwel & Friends
Published
January 12, 2016
ISBN-13
9781250115119
Language
English
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