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What Happened

Written by: Hillary Rodham Clinton
Narrated by: Hillary Rodham Clinton
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2018 Audie Award Finalist for Autobiography/Memoir and Excellence in Marketing

"In the past, for reasons I try to explain, I've often felt I had to be careful in public, like I was up on a wire without a net. Now I'm letting my guard down." (Hillary Rodham Clinton, from the introduction of What Happened

For the first time, Hillary Rodham Clinton reveals what she was thinking and feeling during one of the most controversial and unpredictable presidential elections in history. Now free from the constraints of running, Hillary takes you inside the intense personal experience of becoming the first woman nominated for president by a major party in an election marked by rage, sexism, exhilarating highs and infuriating lows, stranger-than-fiction twists, Russian interference, and an opponent who broke all the rules. This is her most personal memoir yet. 

In this audiobook she describes what it was like to run against Donald Trump, the mistakes she made, how she has coped with a shocking and devastating loss, and how she found the strength to pick herself back up afterward. With humor and candor, she tells listeners what it took to get back on her feet - the rituals, relationships, and reading that got her through and what the experience has taught her about life. She speaks about the challenges of being a strong woman in the public eye, the criticism over her voice, age, and appearance, and the double standard confronting women in politics. 

She lays out how the 2016 election was marked by an unprecedented assault on our democracy by a foreign adversary. By analyzing the evidence and connecting the dots, Hillary shows just how dangerous the forces are that shaped the outcome and why Americans need to understand them to protect our values and our democracy in the future. 

The election of 2016 was unprecedented and historic. What Happened is the story of that campaign and its aftermath - both a deeply intimate account and a cautionary tale for the nation. 

©2017 Hillary Rodham Clinton (P)2017 Simon & Schuster

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Must read!

Even if you were not a Hillary Clinton fan, this book provides unique insight into the 2016 election. Would read again and again.

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Theirs always to side to a story!

It's nice to hear Hillary's side of this election, what goes into a campaign, how much work it takes and the emotional effects it has on people. You don't have to agree with her political views to listen to this book, as it goes over much more than just her position on policy, As a Canadian, I took great interest in the USA 2016 election as whoever became president would also affect my government!
Hillary was defeated, she took time to mend her wounds, then she stood up and faced the world!

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Splendide.

J'ai vraiment adoré. il est réellement grand temps d'avoir une femme à la tête de nos pays.

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A Source of Strength!

Heartwarming and definitely inspiring. Hillary is truly a champion not only of America but also the youth finding their ways in every lost.

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Amazing

Loved every minute of it. It gave me a lot of insight into the situations that I wouldn't have otherwise had. Made me laugh and cry.

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An authentic, captivating and inspiring listen

Hillary Clinton delivers in a splendid manner an humble and honest recollection of the 2016 presidential campaign. Unguarded and very human she describes in a very objective way the events that lead to the election of Donald Trump on November 8th 2016. Never complaining and always willing to admit the mistakes of her campaign, she tells her side of the story, shedding an even brighter light on the unfairness of the race and her description of already infuriating events of the campaign helps to a better understanding and makes them even more alarming. Not abdicating in face of the adversity, she reasserts her devotion towards the American people, still aims for the greater good and brings a powerful message of hope.

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Excellent

This was a fascinating & excellent audiobook. Lots of (as objective as possible) introspection, backed by data, with no excuses for the mistakes made or Secretary Clinton's own personal limitations. It is more hopeful than filled with lament. No doubt that this woman would have been an excellent President.

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Motivating

Hillary lays out in plain terms what’s at stake and that we should get involved in local issues and voice our opinions. At the very least, get out and vote. A great motivator for young people and especially for women to take a stand and be the leaders of the future. I didn’t really know her but now admire her strength and past commitment public service.

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Admiration to Respect

Since her days of First Lady I have been intrigued and drawn to who HRC was and how here determination lead her to running for President. Hearing in her own words the struggles of the right to be heard and not giving up my admiration and respect continue to grow.

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A Tragedy: Hillary Should Have Been President!

I don't know how she got through the anger and injustice! What a testament to the person she is! The biggest thing I got from this is that Comey was really the cause of her loss. He has a lot to answer for. As the IG report said, he was insubordinate! Unless he is admitting to his part in the demise of America's democracy to autocracy, he needs to be silent forevermore! Hillary tells her story unlike any narrator could! Beautifully done! Onward!

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