Both/And: A Life in Many Worlds

Huma Abedin, Hillary Clinton's former top aide and adviser, has written a memoir called "Both/And." It explores her family, legacy, identity, faith, marriage, and motherhood, offering wisdom and sophistication. Abedin's work at the White House has been an all-consuming way of life, witnessing crucial moments in 21st-century American history. She reveals a crystal-clear portrait of Clinton as a brilliant and caring leader, a steadfast friend, generous, funny, hardworking, and dedicated. The memoir also chronicles Abedin's marriage to Anthony Weiner and their shared love for their son.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 544 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2022
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

In this captivating memoir, Huma Abedin, the renowned and highly private top aide to Hillary Clinton and longstanding adviser, steps into the spotlight to reclaim her narrative. Born to Indian and Pakistani intellectuals who traversed between Saudi Arabia, the UK, and the United States, Abedin grew up in a diverse tapestry of worlds. Both/And delves into profound themes such as family, legacy, identity, faith, marriage, and motherhood with wisdom and sophistication.

Abedin's journey into public service began with an internship in the office of the first lady in 1996, where she had no inkling that her work at the White House would blossom into a lifelong commitment. Yet, as she navigated her twenties and thirties, she thrived amidst a constellation of diplomats, sovereigns, entrepreneurs, artists, philanthropists, and activists, witnessing pivotal moments in 21st-century American history. From the urgent efforts at Middle East peace at Camp David during the Clinton administration to the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks at Ground Zero, to the historic inauguration of the first African American president and the nomination of the first female presidential candidate, Abedin was a witness to history in the making.

Her relationship with Clinton has been a testament to both women's extraordinary personal and professional triumphs, as well as the unfathomable lows they have weathered together. In this deeply personal account, Abedin unveils Hillary Clinton as a mentor, confidante, and role model, cutting through caricatures, rumors, and misinformation to present a crystal-clear portrait of Clinton as a brilliant and compassionate leader, a steadfast friend, generous, funny, hardworking, and dedicated. Both/And is a candid and heart-wrenching chronicle of Abedin's marriage to Anthony Weiner, which ended in divorce after his sexting scandal.

Through her memoir, Abedin emerges as a powerful and resilient figure, navigating the complexities of personal and professional life with grace and resilience. Her story serves as a testament to the indomitable spirit of women who have defied expectations and made their mark on history. Huma Abedin's Both/And is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the remarkable journey of a remarkable woman.

Weight: 396g
Dimension: 129 x 199 x 42 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781471172991