Our Sarah: Made in Alaska [Kindle Edition]

Chuck Heath Sr. (Author), Chuck Heath Jr. (Author), Sarah Palin (Foreword)

Book Description

We may think we know Sarah Palin from all the coverage she has received in the political arena, but one-side depictions but media coverage is limited and, Sarah would even say, biased. OUR SARAH is also a bit biased since it's written by Sarah's dad and brother with contributions from many friends and colleagues--these are the people who know her--and love her--best.

Combining the appeal of Sarah Palin's bestselling book, Going Rogue, with the flavor of the hugely successful TV show "Sarah Palin's Alaska," here are intimate stories from Sarah's life along with a celebration of growing up in and sharing all that Alaska means to Sarah and her family. Sarah's dad and brother share great family stories of life in the last frontier--from hiking, camping, fishing, hunting and gold-mining, to marathon running, teaching and community service--first in small ways and then on a national stage. Structured around themes of family, faith, independence, resilience, character, risk-taking and adventure--here is a full and loving portrait of where Sarah Palin came from and what made her the person she is today.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Chuck Heath Sr., Sarah's dad, is a retired science teacher and track and field coach. Sarah's brother, Chuck Heath Jr., is a high school teacher. Both father and son live in Wasilla, AK.

Product Details

• File Size: 1791 KB
• Print Length: 285 pages
• Publisher: Center Street (September 25, 2012)
• Sold by: Hachette Book Group
• Language: English
• ASIN: B007BGQC58
• Text-to-Speech: Not enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Not Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #341,232 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 29 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars not worth it December 10, 2012

By Greta Stewart

Format:Hardcover

If you are interested in reading an autobiography of Chuck Heath Sr.'s life, then this is the book for you. Chapter after chapter are devoted to Chuck's upbringing, his schooling, his hardships, his interest (over interest) in sports...how he was such a great teacher and on and on. Almost every chapter had a sentence or two about Sarah, but that was about it until the very end where it said she lost the election, how nervous they all were and how awful the press was. I was very dissappointed that there was not anything at all about Sarah's relationship with her husband or kids or really anybody for that matter. What did she think? How did she decide to run for V.P. with small children still at home? What did her husband think about this? It was a very boring book and I am sorry I paid money for it. If Chuck Heath wanted to write a book about himself, at least he could have said so up front and not tried to be a "great" author on the back of his daughter. "Our Sarah" should be called, "All About Chuck".

7 of 11 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Where's the Sarah Palin in this Sarah Palin book? February 14, 2013

By Trinity Lopez

Format:Hardcover

Tons of stuff about her brother. Tons of stuff about his interests, his ideas, his life. Not a hell of a lot about Sarah. She's mentioned, but as a sort of generic afterthought. I could have easily have written a story about my own life and added a few Sarah quotes from news articles to each chapter...and had the same book. Generic blah.

Really lousy exploitive title in my opinion. False advertising. I wanted to read about your sister, not you, Chuck. You said it was about your sister. I feel lied to.

16 of 26 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Our Sarah October 29, 2012

By P. Peck

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I am not finished reading it yet, but I am really enjoying it. I felt that she really got ambushed by the media, so it is interesting to hear the story from the family's side. They seem like a wonderful family to me. I have been to Alaska six times, mostly for fishing, but two family trips too. The Alaskan people are very open and friendly. They have always been fun to visit and to be with. When Sarah Palin was nominated for VP, and gave her speech at the convention I was very energized by her directness, and down to Earth attitude. Her experience in the election I would not wish on anyone. The media showed no interest in an honest and open discourse, just vilification! I would love to meet her sometime, and spend some time in Alaska with the family. The book is written by Sarah's father Chuck Sr, and brother Chuck Jr. It is a loving history of three generations, who they are, their interests, sports, religion, and adventures. These are the kind of people who made our country strong!!

12 of 20 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Good reading November 11, 2012

By Diane Hanger

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Good slant on an important Alaskan woman. The story of the family background is interesting. It portrays what makes up the Alaskan spirit.

17 of 28 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Our Sarah, Made in Alaska November 8, 2012

By DHowey

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I loved it! Gave me insight into Mrs. Palin and what makes her tick. She is a lovely, smart, tough lady and I can see where she got it. From her family and her surroundings and just making a living in a rugged environment.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice Read and Revealing about the True Sarah June 18, 2013

By NF skier

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Easy to read and mostly entertaining. More about her father than about Sarah, but he is certainly an interesting man with many unusual experiences.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Haven't read it all yet, but I love it! June 6, 2013

By Ray E. Lewis

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is a great book, as far as I've read it so far.
I love it so far! Great!
Ray

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A very interesting look at Sarah Palin February 14, 2013

By Kurt A. Johnson

Format:Hardcover

Everybody has their opinion of Sarah Palin, and they are all over the map. In this book, you get to hear about Sarah from a couple of guys who know her REALLY well, her father and her brother!

Overall, I found this to be a very interesting look at Sarah Palin and am really glad that I read it. If you want to know who she really is then get this book!