Former Secretary of State and two-time failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is set to release a new book, “Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love and Liberty,” on September 17, just weeks before the 2024 presidential election.
The timing of this release has sparked speculation about Clinton’s intentions and potential impact on the upcoming race.
Simon and Schuster, Clinton’s publisher, is billing the book as her most personal yet. It will feature a collection of essays covering a wide range of topics, including her rocky marriage to former President Bill Clinton and her perspectives on current issues such as climate change and democracy.
The book also promises insights into Clinton’s life after her unsuccessful presidential bids and her relationships with other first ladies.
Clinton’s editor, Priscilla Painton, describes the book as candid and engaging, stating, “This is the Hillary Americans have come to know and love” — without a single shred of irony.
The release of “Something Lost, Something Gained” comes at a juncture in the election cycle. With its September release date, the book and accompanying promotional tour is aimed to influence public discourse during the final stretch of the presidential campaign.
Political analysts are divided on the potential impact of Clinton’s book.
Some view it as a strategic move to reassert her influence within the Democratic Party, while others see it as a potential distraction from the party’s chosen nominee — or even a possible boost to rival candidate President Donald Trump, considering her ongoing unpopularity with voters.
The book’s release also comes just two months before Bill Clinton’s memoir about his post-presidential life, titled “Citizen,” is set to hit shelves.