Why you should read Hillary's book

In 1996, Hillary Rodham Clinton published the book, "It Takes a Village." As the mother of an eight-year-old son I picked up the book, read it beginning to end and it inspired me to further get involved with our community, volunteering in our local school

My eyes were opened to see children in need and reaching out to those children who need extra encouragement. Her book inspires me to this day to volunteer and encourage others to do so in our community and beyond to help children achieve their potential. Without feeling safe and being fed creates a huge roadblock in a child's ability to learn.

We the people can come up with ways to volunteer to make a difference. Hillary's work at the Children's Defense Fund and the writing of this book jarred those who read it to reflect on this and work to do something about it.

As Michelle Obama pointed out in her speech at the Democratic National Convention the future we build is for our children. How we view the needs of all children and get involved does make a difference, maybe one child at a time, maybe more. What we say and do is observed by children and acted out in their own lives. We need positive role models who set the tone of our country, who can inspire and lead with strength, determination and civility.

I encourage anyone who wants to see a real picture of who Hillary is at her core to read her book, or at least think about the title. It may help you see who she really is, and even more, reach out to a child.

Roberta Wheatley

Glen Ellyn