One very vital part of my personality is that I have an unhealthy interest in government and all things politico. This addiction, of sorts, has alienated many of my relationships. My husband and I agree on most political issues, but we do not agree on how verbal to be about these issues. I will tell anyone how I feel about any issue, regardless of the controversy that will surely ensue.
So, along with my fiendish reading habits, I am politically aware. That is why I found this book, "Sammy's Hill", and ultimately loved it.
Written by Al Gore's daughter, Kristin, this book follows a young Senate policy expert in her first year of working in Washington, D.C. Sammy, the protagonist, is the quintessentialbleeding heart and idealist (which I identified with), and is also a clumsy mess (which I also identified with). She makes faux pas after ridiculous faux pas.
The most enjoyable pieces in this book are those that refer to the anti-intellectual leader of the free world, President Pile. It's pretty clear that Gore still feels the sting of the 2000 election and is taking literary aim at Bush.
It's a quick read about a smart, flawed,and feisty young lady. I give this book 4 drops.
Peace out and Word Up,
Amanda
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