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11. Young had a similar story

Fri Feb 3, 2012, 10:36 PM

Feb 2012

I read his book The Politician and his account matches what I've read in Game Change. Needless to say, it doesn't diminish all the good she did. I think it's human nature to want to assign stellar qualities to people admired for public lives and deeds even though the public has no idea what that person is really like behind proverbial closed doors.

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Reading the book Game Changer: Wow it is fascinating [View all] demtenjeep Feb 2012 OP

I think I got that, but haven't read it yet. I'd better get on it! nt gateley Feb 2012 #1

It is an excellent book. I really enjoyed it. I can't wait for the show. southernyankeebelle Feb 2012 #2

I read it a couple of years ago... Suich Feb 2012 #3

Give Edwards some credit for dropping out Cleita Feb 2012 #4

I really wish I knew what you're talking about lunatica Feb 2012 #5

I don't want to spoil demtenjeep Feb 2012 #6

I thought the Elizabeth Edwards portrayal was very interesting RZM Feb 2012 #7

true, demtenjeep Feb 2012 #8

That's just it RZM Feb 2012 #9

Young had a similar story indie_voter Feb 2012 #11

Indeed RZM Feb 2012 #12

absolutely indie_voter Feb 2012 #13

I guess there's that stuff jsmirman Feb 2012 #10

Never read it-perhaps with the next election as a backdrop it's a good time to pick it up! lunasun Feb 2012 #14

It really good demtenjeep Feb 2012 #15

my favorite part? The epilogue. indie_voter Feb 2012 #16

I like knowing the outcome demtenjeep Feb 2012 #17