The Destruction of Hillary Clinton, written by Susan Bordo, is a thought-provoking examination of the 2016 presidential election and its consequences for the first major female candidate in U.S. history.

Bordo, a cultural historian and feminist theorist, provides a fascinating analysis of how Clinton was subjected to negative media coverage, an unprecedented number of personal attacks, and a growing tide of misogyny from political opponents, some liberal pundits, and even some women voters.

The author argues that Clinton's destruction was part of a larger coalition of forces that set out to prevent her from winning the presidency. She looks beyond partisan divides and delves into deeper cultural and social issues, tracing the roots of Clinton's troubles particularly to deep-seated cultural and gender assumptions that still shape how we view women candidates in politics.

Bordo draws on her many years of experience researching gender and the media to provide a carefully reasoned and deeply engaging critique of what happened in the 2016 election, and how Clinton's campaign was ultimately undermined by forces beyond her control.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American politics, feminist theory, or media and cultural studies. Bordo's compelling insights and meticulous research will challenge even the most jaded observer to reconsider the way we think about gender, power, and the presidency.

In short, The Destruction of Hillary Clinton is not only a history of Clinton's campaign and the events that transpired, but also an important analysis of the nation as a whole, where common cultural attitudes still play a more significant role than policy debates in shaping elections — and where women, despite progress in gender equality, are often subject to double-standards and deeply held cultural biases.