It was a scene right out of a presidential campaign on Monday when author and possible presidential candidate Senator Hillary Clinton arrived at the Hue-Man Bookstore in Harlem for a book signing. In a frenzy of reporters, other politicians, and Clinton Enthusiasts, Hillary stepped from her black van accompanied by secret service and police. She stood at the entrance to Hue-Man, while the masses chanted, “We love Hillary”, and “First female president!” She then proceeded into the bookstore to autograph copies of her new book, for a crowd of hundreds that waited in an endless line outside.

Senator Clinton was in Harlem to promote her debut literary compilation, Living History, a memoir of her life as a first lady and as a senator. The highly anticipated book covers the amazing story of Former President Clinton’s rise to presidency, the perils that occurred within the president’s two terms, and the infamous Monica Lewinsky scandal. Living History sold nearly 500 copies at Hue-Man’s Bookstore and Senator Clinton stayed to sign each one.

Throughout the signing, hundreds and hundreds of people lined up for hours to just get a glimpse of the prominent senator. People from every part of the city came for numerous reasons to see Mrs. Clinton. HL spoke with democratic enthusiast Jumane Stewart, an architect in Brooklyn. Jumane said, “Hilary is a great person and one of the more genuine politicians…” HL also spoke with Harlem Congressman Charles B. Rangel who said “Hilary is good for the community, she is a positive influence, and she will make a great president one day.”

Harlem Live was fortunate to get a few words with Senator Clinton. HL asked Senator Clinton, ‘What do you want your readers to get from your book?’ Senator Clinton graciously responded, “I want my readers to get a better sense of my experiences and the White House and better understand my life…” HL also asked ‘Hillary how do you like it in Harlem?’ the Senator laughed and said, “I love in Harlem, it’s great!” 

At the end of the day, Senator Clinton signed 491 books, and completedm two interviews. HL was fortunate to be one of the few to speak with Mrs. Clinton, and all and all it was an interesting affair.

Folks stood in lines that went around the block

waiting to get their book signed.

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