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Sarah takes on Big Oil: The compelling story of Governor Sarah Palin's battle with Alaska's 'Big 3' oil companies, as told by the state's top oil and gas editors, Kay Cashman and Kristen Nelson

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The Book is very detailed and informative about Sarah Palin's involvement in the oil and gas industry in Alaska and gives some good insight into her ability as an administrator. If you are looking for more skeletons in Sarah's closet, or her latest fashion blunder, you won't find them here. What you will find is an educational read about Sarah's role in working with powerful oil companies to find a win-win-win for Alaska, its people, and all of us who are looking for ways to increase domestic production of oil & gas without destroying the environment.

When I read the other reviewers' comments that this book was a unbiased reporting of what Sarah had done, I wanted to read it. This book clearly addresses and identifies the corruption in the Alaskan Government and the oil industry before Sarah became Governor. Sarah was the reformer that helped stop this abuse as she fought for the Alaskan people.

While the mainstream media continually tries to portray her as "stupid," this book shows you the intelligence and guts she had to take on some of the most powerful people in Alaskan Government and BP, ConocoPhillips, and ExxonMobil. She accomplished a lot in the short time she was Governor.

Since the book is about "Big Oil," there is a lot of information on oil and oil production. While I wasn't that interested in the oil information, I knew I needed to read it so I could understand the challenge Sarah took on to end the corruption. The previous administration fired people who would not look the other way and allow the corruption to go on. Others "ethical" officials resigned their offices over these firings. They are referred to by the Alaskan people and the authors of the book as "The Magnificent Seven." Sarah hired most, if not all, back after she was elected.

The book went to press late last year(2008), before the almost year long smear campaign of the mainstream media had taken its toll. Near the end of the book, Stefan Milkowski, a freelance reporter living in Fairbanks who writes about climate change and energy issues makes this statement about what he predicts would happen when Sarah returns home. "It's kind of like somebody going to the big leagues and then coming back home," he said. "She wouldn't suffer." Unfortunately, he didn't realize the maliciousness of the "big league" press, and others who see Sarah as standing in the way of their own personal or political gain.

So refreshing to see an author maintain neutrality during such a politically charged time!! Great unbiased information that sheds light on a relatively unknown public figure. Thanks!

"Educational, Unbiased and Inspirational"
This is a fine example that a book can been written that is not packed with any personal interpretations, yet be very eye opening and inspire one to learn more of the world around us and that we can all make a difference. Great Book!

I couldn't put this book down!
To read a book concerning Palin which is written in such an unbiased manner, especially considering the current media slant, is a breath of fresh air.