What Happened - Hillary Rodham Clinton

The Sunday Times Number One Bestseller, What Happened, is Hillary Rodham Clinton’s deeply personal memoir about the 2016 presidential campaign and its aftermath. In these pages, she recounts what it felt like to run for the first woman nominated for president by a major party, the pivotal moments of a contest marked by rage, sexism and unforeseen twists, and the shock of a devastating loss. She reflects on the experience, the strategies, the mistakes, and the resilience that followed, offering an intimate portrait of life in the public eye and the lessons learned about leadership, democracy and perseverance. The book also delves into the challenges faced by women in politics, the scrutiny of voice and appearance, and the double standard they encounter. Published by Simon & Schuster UK, the work is a substantial, candid account that analyzes the 2016 election and its lasting impact on American democracy.

Clarity, candour, and humor underpin a narrative that combines personal ordeal with broader political analysis. Readers encounter her thoughts during a turbulent campaign, the support networks that sustained her, and the rituals and reading that helped her navigate doubt and defeat while shaping a forward-looking perspective on life and public service.

Kenmerken

• Persoonlijk verslag van de campagne in 2016
• Inzicht in Trump-concurrentie en verkiezingsstrijd
• Uitdagingen als sterke vrouw in de publieke arena
• Reflecties op gender en publieke perceptie
• Analyse van buitenlandse inmenging en democratie
• Lest lessons en herstel na verlies