Reviews for Letters to Kennedy

The average rating for Letters to Kennedy based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2018-01-01 00:00:00 Joshua Boucher A Character Sketch I felt I needed to get my hands on this book in order to learn more about this person who has been thrust into the national spotlight and may soon hold an extremely high position in the U.S. Government. Her selection came as a surprise and I had to try and understand why John McCain chose her, other than because she brings excitement and intrigue to the ticket. This brief book, a character sketch, is written in a straightforward style. It holds Sarah Palin in a very positive light. (Initially published before her selection as the GOP running mate, this version has been renamed and scooped up by people like me as an attempt to get to know her.) She is portrayed as an ordinary mom (a hockey mom) who, according to her father, has had an impenetrable stubborn streak since childhood. The family came to Alaska from Idaho in 1969. She is the daughter of a teacher (and part time hunting/fishing guide) and a school secretary. They lived modestly. Her highlight real in public life includes a captain's position on the high school JV basketball team, the beauty queen title "Miss Wasilla," and stint on the city council. This was her introduction to the good old boys network, which she has spent the rest of her career pushing aside. She was elected president of the Alaska Council of Mayors, chaired the gas and oil conservation commission and gained a reputation as a reformer. Next step: the Governor's office, which she's held for two years. Does this brief introduction to this head-turning politician enable the reader to decide whether or not she's qualified to be a heartbeat away from the highest elected office in the land? No. Is it an interesting read? Yes. All party politics aside, she's a fascinating woman. And right now, this slim book provided more information than I could get anywhere else.

Review # 2 was written on 2015-05-20 00:00:00 David Nibel This book isn't going to win any awards, but it is informative and (my favorite) easy to read. The author lists all of her sources. If you are looking for dirt, your aren't going to find it here. You will find Sarah's background and accomplishments. Accomplishments? I know many of you in the far left camp think she has none, read this and you will see a successful woman who even won over democrats in Alaska by taking on corruption in the Republican Party. Frankly I'm tired of the mindless mantra about how stupid Sarah Palin is. Ask yourself, what kind of person would think the U.S. Governor with the highest approval rating is stupid. If that is you, you have been listening to the far left press for too long. They hate her because the press loves elitists that went to Columbia, Harvard, Yale, etc. She may be down to earth, but she is effective. The one thing that I like about Sarah the most is that she believes being elected or appointed to public office means you serve the people--not to serve yourself and gather accolades from the press.