The newest addition to the acclaimed Story in Photographs series illuminates the history of perhaps the most dynamic political couple on the planet: Bill and Hillary Clinton.
The Clintons takes a fascinating look, through words and more than 220 images, at Bill’s and Hillary’s early lives, their personal and professional relationship, and their tumultuous but ultimately successful marriage. It examines Bill’s difficult childhood and Hillary’s evolution from Republican to Democrat; the couple’s life in Arkansas when Bill was the nation’s youngest governor and Hillary a corporate lawyer; the White House years when Bill balanced the budget and Hillary redefined the role of First Lady, and they weathered an impeachment scandal; and, finally, Hillary’s run for president and her achievements as Secretary of State. This lavish volume features an artful combination of iconic images, rare photographs, insightful captions, notable speeches, and poignant quotes, as well as a foreword by Hardball host and John F. Kennedy biographer Chris Matthews.
I will admit to being a Clinton fan. When I was in high school, Hillary Clinton came to our school for a speech, and I have liked her ever since. That being said, I truly enjoyed seeing the pictures from their life. The Clintons: Their Story in Photographs is truly a chronicle of everything this couple has been through. It amazed me how young Bill looked in the beginning and how much older he looked walking Chelsea down the isle. (I also loved the Chelsea wedding pictures! Her dress was die for!). If you want a great narrative of the Clinton’s life, this is it. With a small amount of description for each photo, you’ll find yourself drawn into the moment without the politics of everything, and you’ll see the life of two extraordinary Americans.
