When Sarah Palin, the 44 year old Governor of Alaska, was selected by John McCain to be his running mate in 2008, America discovered a rising political star. Republicans haven't seen such excitement for a candidate since the days of Ronald Reagan. What Does Sarah Palin Believe? tells the story of how her character was formed, how it has been revealed in her public career to date, what she believes, and how those beliefs have been misrepresented and mischaracterized by her political opponents since the moment she set foot on the national stage. Sarah Palins personal character was formed by the Alaska wilderness and her tightly knit family. From her mother, Sally Sheeran Heath, she received her faith. From her father, Charles R. Chuck Heath, she received her love of sports and the outdoors.1 Growing up in the small communities of Skagway and Wasilla, Alaska during the 1960s and 1970s, Sarahs life personifies the ideal of the independent self reliant American who understands the importance of faith, family, community, and country. Relying on interviews with those who know her best--her parents, sister, high school teammates, coaches, teachers, and colleagues, What Does Sarah Palin Believe? will provide unique insights into this fascinating, once a generation political leader of today and tomorrow.