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First Speaker

(4,858 posts)
Tue Sep 12, 2017, 03:55 PM Sep 2017

Hillary Clinton's book is terrific...

...I'm only about halfway through, but I'm gulping it down like a thriller. It's funny, to the point, refreshingly honest for a politician, and extremely well-written. It is very much the book of someone who has no more fucks to give, and God bless her for it. And of course, it makes me weep, thinking that we could have had the author of this book as President, instead of...well, you know. I've reached the point where I can't even type his name. The so-called election of 2016 is the worst disaster to befall America since the Civil War. But everyone--read the book, by all means. One of the best political books of our time...

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Hillary Clinton's book is terrific... (Original Post) First Speaker Sep 2017 OP
She is a wonderful writer...meanwhile the fake prez tweets covfefe. BigmanPigman Sep 2017 #1
ordered HRCs and Katy Turs in audio today. Cant wait...but... samnsara Sep 2017 #2
Those people just need to get a life!! GreenPartyVoter Sep 2017 #3
Yes, report those assholes. They've read not a word. nolabear Sep 2017 #7
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And the content of their hate shows us exactly what damage was done and who did it. Ninsianna Sep 2017 #14
The reviews on Amazon are by people who haven't read the book. They're swarming Amazon.... George II Sep 2017 #16
The Trumpbots are out in full force. Hundreds of LuckyLib Sep 2017 #18
That is what's so funny, hundreds of "readers" have already finished the book... George II Sep 2017 #20
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We were discussing the nasty comments. George II Sep 2017 #24
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I am not the least surprised by the haters coming out in droves. Boomerproud Sep 2017 #19
Probably the bots are at it again. haveahart Sep 2017 #26
This is one of the reviews for HA Goodmans new book slamming Clinton. Weekend Warrior Sep 2017 #36
I am looking forward to reading this book Gothmog Sep 2017 #4
This message was self-deleted by its author OKNancy Sep 2017 #5
... Lucinda Sep 2017 #6
Could you let me know if she talks about what I consider the most overlooked part of the story? StevieM Sep 2017 #8
She sort of talks about it, but really not too much... First Speaker Sep 2017 #9
That's too bad. It is a significant part of the story. StevieM Sep 2017 #11
They were given lots of help, not just from the Russians and RT. Ninsianna Sep 2017 #15
I'm waiting to see if it hits the table at Costco. Jakes Progress Sep 2017 #12
She's actually appearing at a Costco in CT... PoliticAverse Sep 2017 #21
Both Costco and Sam's have it now dalton99a Sep 2017 #28
Done. Jakes Progress Sep 2017 #32
My copy arrives tomorrow. Looking forward to it! Silver Gaia Sep 2017 #13
good to hear grantcart Sep 2017 #17
I put it on hold at the library this morning; I'm 83rd on the list! malchickiwick Sep 2017 #22
I'm #35 out of 47 holds on 5 copies mnhtnbb Sep 2017 #34
After less than 12 hours since being released, it has 880 reviews on Amazon. After two weeks.... George II Sep 2017 #27
I'm a third of the way in Starry Messenger Sep 2017 #29
What GWB said to her after DTs inaugural rant.... ehrnst Sep 2017 #30
He said that to her? I didn't realize that that. StevieM Sep 2017 #31
Hillary sat next to him dalton99a Sep 2017 #33
Have you finished the book yet? How was it? (eom) StevieM Sep 2017 #35
Yes, I've finished it...it's one of the best political autobiographies I've ever read... First Speaker Sep 2017 #37
Finally read the book JoFerret Dec 2017 #38

samnsara

(17,615 posts)
2. ordered HRCs and Katy Turs in audio today. Cant wait...but...
Tue Sep 12, 2017, 04:08 PM
Sep 2017

..you should read all the slanderous reviews on amazon. Ive spent all morning reporting them to amazon and hitting the NOT useful button on all of them. The negative reviews far out numbered the positive reviews but pos slowly catching up. How did so many ppl read a 500 page book the same day it came out? They are even hopping over the Hills Village book and posting negative comments there.. the same day!

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Ninsianna

(1,349 posts)
14. And the content of their hate shows us exactly what damage was done and who did it.
Tue Sep 12, 2017, 06:11 PM
Sep 2017

Not a single one of them read it, but they're frothing with the hate.

George II

(67,782 posts)
16. The reviews on Amazon are by people who haven't read the book. They're swarming Amazon....
Tue Sep 12, 2017, 06:26 PM
Sep 2017

...Katy Tur did a segment about that this afternoon.

LuckyLib

(6,819 posts)
18. The Trumpbots are out in full force. Hundreds of
Tue Sep 12, 2017, 06:33 PM
Sep 2017

Reviews that are just BS. So many instant speed readers who love to review!

George II

(67,782 posts)
20. That is what's so funny, hundreds of "readers" have already finished the book...
Tue Sep 12, 2017, 06:36 PM
Sep 2017

...(that they never bought)

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Boomerproud

(7,949 posts)
19. I am not the least surprised by the haters coming out in droves.
Tue Sep 12, 2017, 06:35 PM
Sep 2017

It's what they live on and for. They have no life and no soul. I will never go to the comments section on anything relating to Clinton, Kennedy or Obama ever again-it's a waste of valuable time and if you are a sensitive person, soul-destroying. Best of luck to Hillary Rodham Clinton and I pray her book tour is successful.

 

haveahart

(905 posts)
26. Probably the bots are at it again.
Tue Sep 12, 2017, 07:13 PM
Sep 2017

All it takes is to push a button. I am sure that Hillary appreciates them buying her book in such numbers..

 

Weekend Warrior

(1,301 posts)
36. This is one of the reviews for HA Goodmans new book slamming Clinton.
Wed Sep 20, 2017, 10:28 AM
Sep 2017

"I just now purchased this book and although I have not read it yet, I just had to be the first to write a review. I'm giving it 5 stars because I already know this book is going to be brilliant . I've been a fan of his for a while now and I know all of his work and everything he publishes is awesome. I'm so excited to read the book and I'll make sure to add on to my review. "

These people are true dolts.

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StevieM

(10,500 posts)
8. Could you let me know if she talks about what I consider the most overlooked part of the story?
Tue Sep 12, 2017, 05:44 PM
Sep 2017

How popular she was when she finished up as Secretary of State. And the fact that her 12 year career in office was totally free from scandal, and not considered controversial, until after she finished up and then prepared to run for president.

It amazed me that nobody discusses those things. It is like they have been completely erased from the history books.

First Speaker

(4,858 posts)
9. She sort of talks about it, but really not too much...
Tue Sep 12, 2017, 05:49 PM
Sep 2017

...basically in response to all the lies told about her. She pretty much has to...I might say, she keeps her temper for the most part. I'd have been a lot more pissed, if it was my book...

StevieM

(10,500 posts)
11. That's too bad. It is a significant part of the story.
Tue Sep 12, 2017, 06:04 PM
Sep 2017

Actually, its omission is also part of the story.

It is amazing that people just forget about it. The GOP gave her the ultimate swift boating.

Jakes Progress

(11,122 posts)
12. I'm waiting to see if it hits the table at Costco.
Tue Sep 12, 2017, 06:06 PM
Sep 2017

I want a stack of her book to shrink faster than all the right wing garbage that o'really and dinoush keep churning out.

I will buy the book.

malchickiwick

(1,474 posts)
22. I put it on hold at the library this morning; I'm 83rd on the list!
Tue Sep 12, 2017, 06:37 PM
Sep 2017

Our library system (Vegas/Clark County) is putting 16 copies into circ., so it is going to be some time before I read it, but I am definitely looking forward to it.

mnhtnbb

(31,381 posts)
34. I'm #35 out of 47 holds on 5 copies
Wed Sep 13, 2017, 09:50 PM
Sep 2017

at our library.

I hope people get it, read it, return it, and don't let it sit around their house for 2 weeks.

I'd love to be able to take it with me when we go to the beach for a week in late October.

George II

(67,782 posts)
27. After less than 12 hours since being released, it has 880 reviews on Amazon. After two weeks....
Tue Sep 12, 2017, 07:18 PM
Sep 2017

.....since being released, guess what book has 49 reviews?

StevieM

(10,500 posts)
31. He said that to her? I didn't realize that that.
Wed Sep 13, 2017, 10:14 AM
Sep 2017

I thought he was overheard saying that to someone who was with him.

First Speaker

(4,858 posts)
37. Yes, I've finished it...it's one of the best political autobiographies I've ever read...
Wed Sep 20, 2017, 11:01 AM
Sep 2017

...and what strikes me most is her honesty. The idea that she is dishonest might be the biggest Big Lie in US history. And I actually had some real tears in my eyes when I was done, thinking that we might have had her, instead of He Who Will Not Be Named...

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