Synopses & Reviews
Sarah Takes on Big Oil is the compelling story of Governor Sarah Palins battle with Alaskas big oil companies, as told by longtime Alaska oil and gas writers, Kay Cashman and Kristen Nelson. Sarah Palins nomination as the vice presidential running mate of John McCain launched her into worldwide renown. As people seek to learn more about her, a recurring question emerges: What is her record as an administrator, and more particularly, how did she meet the challenge of balancing the interests of the people of Alaska against those of Alaskas three major oil and gas producing companies. This book is a must read for those who seek to understand her qualifications for national leadership. Sarah Takes on Big Oil illuminates her rise to power in Alaska, along with her concrete successes and failures in dealing with the industry that is the lifeblood of the states economy.
About the Author
Kay Cashman and Kristen Nelson are uniquely qualified to tell the story of Sarah Palin and her dealings with the oil and gas industry in Alaska. With years of experience providing journalistically balanced and fair coverage of industry in Alaska, Cashman and Nelson have a rare grasp of the nuances of the states oil and gas issues. Cashman is the publisher and executive editor of Petroleum News an independent news-driven weekly. Nelson, editor-in-chief of Petroleum News, has maintained a long-time eye on Alaska government and its interactions with the states most lucrative industry. Cashman and Nelson bring a perspective rarely available to general news reporters.