Sarah, Kaylene Johnson
Sarah, Kaylene Johnson
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Sarah
How a Hockey Mom Turned Alaskas Political Establishment Upside Down

Author: Kaylene Johnson

Narrator: Cassandra Campbell

Unabridged: 2 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/07/2008

Synopsis

Sarah Palin a hockey mom and small town mayor, thought her dream of making a difference in the maledominated realm of Alaska politics was over when she clashed with the state chairman of her Republican Party and went head to head with the powerful Republican governor. In 2006, she became a longshot candidate for governor demanding a higher ethical standard in state government. Then, fate intervened. Her populist reform message suddenly became frontpage news when a major political scandal rocked Alaska politics, Alaskans began listening to her, and they liked what they heard.

About Kaylene Johnson

Kaylene Johnson is a writer and long-time Alaskan who makes her home on a small farm outside Wasilla. Her award-winning articles have appeared in Alaskan Wilderness Discovery Guide, Alaska magazine, the Los Angeles Times, Spirit magazine, and other publications. She received a BA from Vermont College and holds an MFA in Writing from Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Michele

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 McCai......more

Goodreads review by Rex

The short but historic story of the rise of an American patriot. Sarah rises from an extraordinary childhood and schooling to become the leader of her city and her state while maintaining her normalcy as a wife and mother and member of her community. She is an inspiration to all Americans. Maintaini......more

Goodreads review by Lisa

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 lef......more

Goodreads review by Bonnie

Interesting insight into who she is and how she got where she is today. I really enjoyed it. Quote from her inaugural address: "And to my family, our big family, I love you. Ya'll cleaned up real well today. . .I don't see a Carhart in the bunch." I love it!......more

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