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Something Lost, Something Gained by Hillary Rodham Clinton
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it was amazing

I owe Hillary Rodham Clinton an apology.

While I have been a lifelong Democrat (big shocker there), my support for Hillary has admittedly been half-hearted.

Aside from being white and female, that is about where our similarities end. I grew up in a broken home, a free-lunch kid, told by my mom that “getting an education is stupid.� After one month at an Ivy League-esque school, I dropped out because of lack of funding. After graduating top of my law school class (not Yale), I sent out 2,000 resumes only to secure a part-time job making $20/hour, hardly putting a dent in my $150,000 mountain of student loan debt.

But just because Hillary is privileged doesn’t mean that she can’t do good.

And she has becoming increasingly relatable after being passed over for a lesser qualified male.

“We started talking a lot about what it means to have more yesterdays than tomorrows.�

Facing 40 in the coming year, I have started to contemplate what I need to accomplish in the last half of my life, understanding that I might not even have 40 quality years left.

Pro Tip: Listen to the audiobook. Hillary Rodham Clinton narrates it herself, and her tone of voice gives the listener a greater insight into her personality.

*Thanks, Simon and Schuster, for a free copy of this book in exchange for my fair and unbiased opinion.

The Green Light at the End of the Dock (How much I spent):
Hardcover Text � Free/Nada/Zilch through publisher
Audiobook - $84.99 per year through Everand

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October 5, 2024 – Shelved
October 20, 2024 – Started Reading
October 24, 2024 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Keri (new) - added it

Keri Stone Enjoyed your comments and review


message 2: by Kirsten (new)

Kirsten Ditto, Keri Stone, and thanks for being so open about your background, Lisa


Summer Fantastic review, Lisa! I loved the audiobook version of this one too


message 4: by Karen (new)

Karen Terrific review, Lisa!


message 5: by Jen (new) - added it

Jen Love this review.


message 6: by Rodrigo (new)

Rodrigo Vomitive.


message 7: by Reader (new)

Reader Hillary Clinton funded her Yale Law School education through a mix of financial aid, student loans, and likely some earnings from part-time jobs. Clinton came from a middle-class family; her father was a small-business owner, and her mother was a homemaker, so she didn't have a significant family fortune to cover the costs. In the 1970s, law school tuition was lower than it is today, and many students from similar backgrounds could manage with a combination of federal financial aid, work-study programs, and loans. Additionally, being a top student may have made her eligible for scholarships.


message 8: by Panda (new) - added it

Panda Great review, Lisa. This is a book that I am now very curious about. Thank you.


message 9: by Baba (new)

Baba What a superb review :)


message 10: by Kanako (new) - added it

Kanako Okiron Nice! Thank you!


message 11: by Lynne (new) - added it

Lynne Excellent review! Also, you are still a youngster.


message 12: by Daniel Ray (new)

Daniel Ray Maybe I’ll give this a try


Karen Wonderful review Lisa, especially your beginning. Thank you. ☺️


message 14: by Maria (new)

Maria Fantastic review Lisa!


message 15: by Frank (new) - rated it 1 star

Frank J She left out the Mexican border situation under lousy Biden.


message 16: by Frank (new) - rated it 1 star

Frank J Your review is bad. It is more about you than bad Hilary.


message 17: by Colleen (new)

Colleen Browne Lisa, thank you for a thoughtful review. It is great!


message 18: by Mark (new)

Mark  Porton Great review Lisa, here's to another 40 good years and welcome to Team Hilary 🤗


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