Booklist: Government Girl

Government Girl: Young and Female in the [Clinton] White House, by Stacy Parker Aab, Harper Collins, 2010


Description:
Stacy Parker Aab was born in Detroit in 1974, the only daughter of a white Kansas farm girl and a young black Detroiter fresh from two tours in Vietnam. An excellent student, Aab gravitated toward public service and moved to Washington DC for college in the hopeful days of 1992.

Not only would Aab study political communication at the Gorge Washington University, but she would also intern at the White House. For three years she worked for GEorge Stephanopolous. In 1997 she became White House staff, serving as Paul Begala's special assistant.

At first, life was charmed, with nurturing mentors, superstar politicos, and handsome Secret Service agents. In January 1998, the world of the Clinton White House changed radically. Monica Lewinsky became a household name, and Aab learned quickly that in Washington, protectors can become predators, investigators will chase you like prey, and if you make mistakes with a powerful man, the world will turn your name into mud.

Government Girl is a window into the culture of the Clinton White House, as seen through the eyes of an idealistic young female aide. Stacy Parker Aab's intimate memoir tells of her coming-of-age in the lion's den. Her story provides a searing look at the dynamics between smart young women and the influential older men who often hold the keys to their dreams.

Stacy Parker Aab has written political and social commentary for The Huffington Post and Salon.com, and served as the primary contributor to Voices from the Stoerm: The People of New Orleans onHurricane Katrina and its Aftermath. She continues to work on Katrina-related research projects.


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