Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime

Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime is a book by John Heilemann and Mark Halperin, who are both political journalists. The book is largely concerned with the US Presidential elections of the year 2008, when Obama and McCain were competing against each other. The book reveals much about the presidential campaign, the tit bits and the inside story of the presidential race. The book has been based on interviews of more than three hundred people involved in the Presidential campaign, which makes the book a credible read. There are many different factors discussed in the book that affected the campaign and gave Obama the upper hand over McCain. However, the book has not disclosed the sources readily, which again gives the book, a mysterious aura.

Of the many interesting news discussed in the book is the extra-marital affair of the Democratic Party’s Presidential candidate John Edwards. He had denied the reports earlier on, but it came out in the open after the media talked about it extensively. The book also talks about the Presidential race of Hillary Clinton, which got mixed responses within her family. It also says that the personnel close to Clinton were keen on keeping an affair of Bill Clinton’s hushed, so that that would not hurt the campaign. It also discloses issues on race, and what other Presidential candidates thought of Obama entering the race. Much has also been disclosed about Republican Vice President Runner, Sarah Palin. Not only in the book but outside as well, she has been called just a pretty face with no basic knowledge of world politics. With Obama’s win and his selection of Hillary Clinton for the position of Secretary of State, the book ends.

Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime by John Heilemann, is definitely an interesting read, especially for those who love political gossips. However, those who want something substantial and not just some tidbits, this book may not be of substantial value. Many times, such books are written to create hype and earn quick success, but the success is not long lasting. The Presidential candidates themselves do not have all great things to say about the book, including Sarah Palin. It is only natural for people to defend their position, and this is expected from any person of any position.

Even if you are not a politics buff, you are sure to enjoy this book for its interesting information. Whether or not it is true is a matter of opinions, as well as what you believe in. So, you can just grab this boo, sit back on your sofa and enjoy the mysteries that you always wanted to know about the Presidential candidates.