Charlotte Walsh Likes To Win

Meet Charlotte Walsh, a high-powered executive with three daughters and the perfect husband. After conquering Silicon Valley, she decides to bring her family home to rural Pennsylvania to run for Senate against the highly sexist and disreputable incumbent. But once the campaign begins, cracks in Charlotte's perfect life appear. While contending with her opponent's mudslinging, she is blindsided by harsh press coverage about everything from her shoes to her mothering skills. As the campaign gains national attention, closely guarded secrets about Charlotte's marriage are exposed. She must ask herself how badly she wants to win and if victory is worth the cost. Piazza's (coauthor, The Knockoff) contemporary representation of what women go through to become successful politicians is both insightful and honest. Rooted in current events, the plot precisely captures the modern political environment. It's easy to empathize with and cheer for this likable heroine.