Hillary Clinton's latest memoir, "Something Lost, Something Gained," offers an intimate look into her life, covering everything from her experiences as a grandmother to her thoughts on the current political climate
The book, which was inspired by Joni Mitchell's song "Both Sides Now," aims to be a snapshot of how Clinton sees the world now
In the book, Clinton shares stories about her life, including an operation to save threatened women in Afghanistan and her thoughts on the "sisterhood" of former first ladies She also discusses her animosity towards Donald Trump and how the election still hurts deeply
Clinton has written memoirs before, but this one feels more intimate ¹. She has lived many chapters, and the book's actual chapters shift easily between eras
When Clinton wrote the book, she expressed her wish to see the United States elect a female president ¹. Little did she know that her book would go to print just before Kamala Harris became the Democratic presidential nominee ¹.
Now, Clinton feels "really optimistic" about seeing the first woman president, praising Harris as a candidate and her recent debate performance
The book also touches on Clinton's personal life, including her marriage to Bill Clinton ¹. She says that being a grandmother "truly is the one experience of life that is not overrated" and dedicates the book to her three grandchildren
Clinton also discusses her new pursuits, including teaching at Columbia University and Broadway producing ¹. She was among the producers of "Suffs," the Tony-winning musical about women who fought for the right to vote in the early 20th century
Overall, "Something Lost, Something Gained" is a memoir that offers a unique glimpse into Clinton's life, covering everything from her experiences as a grandmother to her thoughts on the current political climate
