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lalaris's review against another edition
4.0
Not quite 4 stars but almost. Her ideas of childhood and how children should be protected by everyone in the village besides being stimulated to be their best and do their best is very convenient. Too bad the data was outdated since this book is from the 90s. I also liked the way she gave examples of projects that could be implemented after every problem she dissected.
drusmilford's review against another edition
4.0
No matter your political views this book hits it dead on. IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO help raise children...... Published in 1995, I think a lot of the info is commonplace now. Sadly the US is still lacking in solving the problems. Worthwhile to read and think about.
cateck's review against another edition
Just not what I thought it would be and out dated.
momlovesbooks17's review against another edition
4.0
A lot of what Hillary Clinton said in this book still holds true today even though it was published 18 years ago.
cathy1969's review against another edition
slow-paced
2.0
This book has been on my shelf for years and I finally pulled it off to read. It may be because times are so different now or it may be because I'm not as religious person as Hillary or it could be that it seemed like a book by a politician which it indeed was, but I just wasn't a big fan.
The beginning of the book was more interesting until it became about talking about policies she or Bill put into place, how people should have religion in their lives and not applicable to today's society in some aspects.
I still appreciate Hillary Clinton, but this book was not my favorite.
The beginning of the book was more interesting until it became about talking about policies she or Bill put into place, how people should have religion in their lives and not applicable to today's society in some aspects.
I still appreciate Hillary Clinton, but this book was not my favorite.
ikuo1000's review against another edition
4.0
When this book was first published in 1996, I was in college and not at all interested in parenting or politics. Now, 20 years later, I'm all about parenting and politics!
In the introduction, Hillary Clinton makes clear that "parents are the most important influences on the lives of their children." (p. XII) However, since "no family exists in a vacuum" (p. XII), the well-being of all children also depends on the society in which they live. The "village", of course, is a metaphor for not just the neighbors and teachers and police officers in a community, but also the institutions like government, churches, schools, and medical facilities that all play a crucial role in every child's development. In matters of public policy, the bottom line should always be, "Is it good for our children?" (p. XVI)
Like her public persona, Clinton's writing style is not especially engaging, however, this book is dotted with personal anecdotes that I found relatable. It was especially fun to read about Hillary as a young mother, and Chelsea as a child.
While certainly not a "parenting book", I would readily recommend this book to first-time pregnant women and new parents. In discussions that reference studies and experts (many of which are further explained in the "Notes" section), Clinton explores what's best for children. Along the way, she provides not just information, but insights and suggestions that I think any new parent would find helpful.
Ultimately, the book is about public policy. For each issue discussed in this book, Clinton talks about her own experiences, lays out the conclusions of what studies show, and then describes existing programs that successfully address the issue at hand. A couple programs might be implemented at the national level, but for the most part, a lot of them are state-funded or church-run or even founded by community coalitions. The point is, people are already finding ways to fix problems, and we need those fixes to be prevalent in all areas where they are needed.
The book covers a wide range of issues including support for new mothers, vaccinations, nutrition, public safety, gun control, adolescent drug use, race, education, child care, and public service - and that's not even an exhaustive list! It even talks about faith and building good character. Clinton looks at every issue from the perspective of, "What is best for children, and how can we make that happen for all children?"
Even as a staunch supporter of Clinton in the 2016 presidential election, I do not agree with every position she took in this book. But her intentions are clear, and I have to respect that her motivation comes from a good place. Every issue from the environment to the global economy can be boiled down to whether or not a particular policy benefits children and/or the world in which children live.
In the introduction, Hillary Clinton makes clear that "parents are the most important influences on the lives of their children." (p. XII) However, since "no family exists in a vacuum" (p. XII), the well-being of all children also depends on the society in which they live. The "village", of course, is a metaphor for not just the neighbors and teachers and police officers in a community, but also the institutions like government, churches, schools, and medical facilities that all play a crucial role in every child's development. In matters of public policy, the bottom line should always be, "Is it good for our children?" (p. XVI)
Like her public persona, Clinton's writing style is not especially engaging, however, this book is dotted with personal anecdotes that I found relatable. It was especially fun to read about Hillary as a young mother, and Chelsea as a child.
While certainly not a "parenting book", I would readily recommend this book to first-time pregnant women and new parents. In discussions that reference studies and experts (many of which are further explained in the "Notes" section), Clinton explores what's best for children. Along the way, she provides not just information, but insights and suggestions that I think any new parent would find helpful.
Ultimately, the book is about public policy. For each issue discussed in this book, Clinton talks about her own experiences, lays out the conclusions of what studies show, and then describes existing programs that successfully address the issue at hand. A couple programs might be implemented at the national level, but for the most part, a lot of them are state-funded or church-run or even founded by community coalitions. The point is, people are already finding ways to fix problems, and we need those fixes to be prevalent in all areas where they are needed.
The book covers a wide range of issues including support for new mothers, vaccinations, nutrition, public safety, gun control, adolescent drug use, race, education, child care, and public service - and that's not even an exhaustive list! It even talks about faith and building good character. Clinton looks at every issue from the perspective of, "What is best for children, and how can we make that happen for all children?"
Even as a staunch supporter of Clinton in the 2016 presidential election, I do not agree with every position she took in this book. But her intentions are clear, and I have to respect that her motivation comes from a good place. Every issue from the environment to the global economy can be boiled down to whether or not a particular policy benefits children and/or the world in which children live.
gundechelsea's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed it and agreed with most of the sentiments, but it is VERY outdated.
dara_the_druid's review against another edition
3.0
Il libro parte da presupposti validi, purtroppo l'ho trovato invecchiato un po' male, con statistiche non aggiornate e ragionamenti superati, per quanto all'avanguardia al tempo di uscita del libro.