"First published in April 2008 as Sarah: how a hockey mom turned Alaska's political establishment upside down by Epicenter Press under ISBN 978-0-9790470-8-4 (hardcover); Epicenter Press softcover edition published in September 2008 under ISBN 978-0-9800825-6-2."--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Growing up Sarah -- Heaven and hoops -- Something about Sarah -- Sarah takes on city hall -- Playing in the big leagues -- Pit bull in lipstick -- Frank Murkowski's downfall -- A family decision -- A simple promise -- Election 2006 -- For such a time as this.

Sarah Palin, then 39, a hockey mom and former mayor of Wasilla, thought her dream of making a difference in the male-dominated realm of Alaska politics was over in 2004 when she clashed with the state chairman of her Republican party and fell out of favor with Gov. Frank Murkowski over issues related to ethics and openness in government. Yet, the former high school basketball star and one-time TV journalist could not shake the feeling that she was destined for something bigger. Two years later, she became a long-shot candidate for governor, promising openness and a higher ethical standard. Then, fate intervened. Her populist reform message suddenly became front-page news when a major political scandal rocked Alaska politics. Alaskans began listening to her. And they liked what they heard.