Hillary Clinton's famously private top aide and longtime advisor emerges from the wings of American political history to take command of her own story. Abedin launched full steam into a college internship in the office of the First Lady in 1996, never imagining that her work at the White House would blossom into a career in public service, nor that her career would become an all-consuming way of life. She witnessed many crucial moments in 21st-century American history, and her relationship with Hillary Clinton has seen both women through extraordinary personal and professional highs, as well as unimaginable lows. Here Abedin reveals a crystal clear portrait of Clinton as a brilliant and caring leader, a steadfast friend, generous, funny, hardworking, and dedicated. She chronicles her marriage to Anthony Weiner, the devastation wrought by his betrayals, and their shared love for their son. Abedin's journey is a testament to her profound belief that in an increasingly either/or world, she can be both/and. -- adapted from jacket

Includes index.

Denial -- Citizen of the world -- Gazelle -- Dressing games -- Having choices -- A point of light -- Revolution -- Calling White House Signal -- Hillaryland -- This is not working -- Nations and tribes -- Archives of silence -- Special Air Mission 28000 -- A new protocol -- The art of the impossible -- When will this end? -- Iron my shirt -- Get you next time -- A glass jar -- Books and kitten heels -- Moving along the seams -- What would people say? -- Every wedding is a wonder... or a miracle -- Shame, shame, go away -- Elephant in the room -- The best year -- Patriot or spy -- Getting ugly -- Running from ghosts -- Here we go again -- Declaration of sentiments -- Bracing -- Is it America yet? -- Truth hurts -- Letting go -- Suffering is optional.