Regardless of your political perspective, I believe just about everyone can agree that Sarah Palin is a very provocative - yet mostly irrelevant - figure on our current national radar. Joe McGinniss had planned on spending the summer of 2010 in Alaska conducting research and interviews on a book about Palin. By sheer luck, he was offered the opportunity to rent the home right next door to the Palin's.
While much was made of this "stalking" behavior by Palin and the media, it was really a non-event. McGinniss stuck to his promise to not spy or creep out the neighbors, living quietly next door, leaving often to meet up with other Alaskans or travel to other locations to do research. What results is an interesting read that I had difficulty putting down.
It seems that most people have already formed an opinion of Palin and I'm not sure this book will change anyone's mind - those who like her will call this book "gossip," while those who are not fans will say, "I knew it!" One thing I know for sure - I would love to sit down for a cup of coffee with Joe McGinniss to hear his impressions of Alaska and the people who live there.
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