Shattered

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A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2017, this compelling account details a dysfunctional campaign marked by flawed strategies and repeated failures to adapt. The narrative paints a devastating portrait of the Clinton campaign, likening it to a Titanic-like disaster driven by missteps from an out-of-touch candidate and her troubled staff. Authors Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes delve into "Clintonworld," revealing the inner workings of the campaign and providing insights that allow readers to draw their own conclusions. Their work serves as a bridge from contemporary journalism to the future scholarship that will analyze this material for years to come. Through interviews with campaign staff and insiders, the book chronicles how a seemingly winnable race unraveled into defeat. It presents a revealing picture of the Democratic Party's elite, suggesting that the issues at play extend beyond Clinton herself to a political establishment disconnected from the public. While the story's outcome is serious, it could be seen as a dark comedy if not for its real-world implications. With over 100 anonymous sources, the book delivers a detailed timeline of the campaign's miscalculations and provides a rich analysis of the failure to secure victory. Ultimately, it offers a gripping behind-the-scenes look at the campaign's final hours and Clinton's reaction on election night, shedding light on the obstacles she faced.