Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton's Book Recommendations

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Hillary Clinton is an American politician, diplomat, lawyer, writer, and public speaker. She served as the 67th United States Secretary of State from 2009 to 2013, as a United States Senator representing New York from 2001 to 2009, and as First Lady of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Her book recommendations indicate an interest in history, biography, and literature.

40 books recommended

๐Ÿ“š Books Recommended by Hillary Clinton 40

The Joy Luck Club

The Joy Luck Club

by Amy Tan

"This novel opened my eyes, not only to the distinct and special traditions of the Chinese-American culture but also to the ways in which immigrant women of different generations adapted and adjusted to life in this country."

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The Return of the Prodigal Son

The Return of the Prodigal Son

by Henri J. M. Nouwen

"Had a profound effect on me, and that I believe will be equally meaningful to others."

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West with the Night

West with the Night

by Beryl Markham

"A beautifully written life story of one of the greatest woman adventurers of all time."

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Citizens of London

Citizens of London

by Lynne Olson

"I canโ€™t stop thinking about Citizens of London."

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Out of Africa

Out of Africa

by Isak Dinesen

"One of Hillary Clinton's 3 answers to "Is there one book you wish all students would read?"

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Protocol

Protocol

by Capricia Penavic Marshall

"In life and in diplomacy, empathy and soft power matter. [This book] is an indispensable guide to both."

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Mom & Me & Mom

Mom & Me & Mom

by Maya Angelou

"Hillary Clinton mentioned reading this book in a NY Times interview."

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The Hare with Amber Eyes

The Hare with Amber Eyes

by Edmund de Waal

"I canโ€™t stop thinking about The Hare with Amber Eyes."

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A Suitable Boy

A Suitable Boy

by Vikram Seth

"I canโ€™t stop thinking about A Suitable Boy."

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Runaway

Runaway

by Alice Munro

"[One of] my favorite short stories [collections]."

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Missing You

Missing You

by Harlan Coben

"Hillary Clinton mentioned reading this book in a NY Times interview."

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Faith of My Fathers

Faith of My Fathers

by John McCain

"[On my shelves,] you might be surprised to see memoirs by Republicans such as Faith of My Fathers."

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The Brothers Karamazov

The Brothers Karamazov

by Fyodor Dostoevsky

"[This book] made a lasting impression on me when I read it as a young woman."

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Decision Points

Decision Points

by George Bush

"[On my shelves,] you might be surprised to see memoirs by Republicans such as Decision Points."

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The Signature of All Things

The Signature of All Things

by Elizabeth Gilbert

"I canโ€™t stop thinking about The Signature of All Things."

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Schindler's List

Schindler's List

by Thomas Keneally

"One of Hillary Clinton's 3 answers to "Is there one book you wish all students would read?"

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The Poisonwood Bible

The Poisonwood Bible

by Barbara Kingsolver

"One of the most powerful books I've read about the evil consequences of patriarchal oppression, be it personal, cultural or political."

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Holy Bible

Holy Bible

by Adam Mansbach

"Was and remains the biggest influence on my thinking."

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After the Music Stopped

After the Music Stopped

by Alan S. Blinder

"[This]account of the financial crisis, is clear in its analysis and recommendations."

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Finding George Orwell in Burma

Finding George Orwell in Burma

by Emma Larkin

"Hillary Clinton mentioned reading this book in a NY Times interview."

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Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice

by Jane Austen

"One of Hillary Clinton's 3 answers to "Is there one book you wish all students would read?"

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The Goldfinch

The Goldfinch

by Donna Tartt

"Hillary Clinton mentioned reading this book in a NY Times interview."

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Carried Away

Carried Away

by Alice Munro

"[One of] my favorite short stories [collections]."

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Our Divided Political Heart

Our Divided Political Heart

by E.J. Dionne Jr.

"Shows how most everybody has some conservative and liberal impulses."

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Winnie-the-Pooh

Winnie-the-Pooh

by A. A. Milne

"Hillary Clinton mentioned reading this book as a child."

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The Runaway Bunny

The Runaway Bunny

by Margaret Wise Brown

"I started reading to Chelsea with The Runaway Bunny and all the favorites which led her to make her own reading choices."

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Curious George

Curious George

by H. A. Rey

"I started reading to Chelsea with Curious George and all the favorites which led her to make her own reading choices."

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However Long the Night

However Long the Night

by Aimee Molloy

"[The author] saw a deeply disturbing but deeply entrenched practice and refused to accept that it couldnโ€™t be stopped."

Stolen Focus

Stolen Focus

by Johann Hari

"Rings the alarm bell for what all of us must do to protect ourselves, our children, and our democracies."

Goodnight Moon

Goodnight Moon

by Margaret Wise Brown

"I started reading to Chelsea with Goodnight Moon and all the favorites which led her to make her own reading choices."

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Renewal

Renewal

by Anne-Marie Slaughter

"In her personal story of crisis and transformation, @slaughterAM shows us how renewal can be a process of looking backward and forward at the same timeโ€”facing our past with honesty and looking to the future with confidence and purpose. Pick up this book."

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The Agitators

The Agitators

by Dorothy Wickenden

"As we close out Women's History Month, Iโ€™d like to recommend a book I loved so much I blurbed it. Dorothy Wickendenโ€™s The Agitators tells the story of three women who fought for abolition & womenโ€™s rights, and I hope it'll inspire you as much as it did me."

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You're Fired

You're Fired

by Paul Begala

"With his trademark wit and intelligence, my friend @PaulBegala has run down the hundreds of reasons we should tell Donald Trump #yourefired. Feel free to tag @realdonaldtrump today and let him know your top reason, after ordering Paulโ€™s new book."

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OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say?

OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say?

by Ben Sheehan

"For anyone who's unclear or, say, has an elected official who's unclear: @thatbensheehan's new book, โ€œOMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say?โ€ explains our founding document in modern-day terms."

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Wild Swans

Wild Swans

by Jung Chang

"An inspiring tale of women who survived every kind of hardship, deprivation and political upheaval with their humanity intact."

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