I just finished Going Rogue and wanted to share some quick thoughts. Like most political autobiographies the pages are light on policy and heavy on retelling a story we already know in a new way. Palin does a wonderful job in the book of rebooting the image presented by many on the left by offering a vision in words of the charming, grounded, independent and hardworking rising star many in the conservative grassroots found during the election.

The book is by no means a literary classic. With that said it is written in a style that is simply Sarah Palin. I could hear her voice in my head throughout and found myself smiling and chuckling during the retelling of her life’s stories. Going Rogue is written to be read, not to be dissected or deconstructed. It is a book that gives insight into a woman who is captivating but whose appeal is confounding to her opponents. Those who read the book with an ultra negative opinion won’t be converted and those who are in love won’t be disappointed. There is, however, enough in the pages, to endear a blank slate to at least finish the last page with a favorable vision of the woman, if not the politician. For those looking to get introduced to the woman outside of the SNL skits and Couric interviews, she has crafted a wonderful work to find a good first impression.

I highly recommend.