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Summary: FANTASTIC!
Review: Mrs. Hughes has written a master piece that will fill your heart with joy and remind you that everyone in Washington, whether Republicans or Democrats, are human. She is charming, funny, witty, straight foreward, and honest. Her book is an inspiration for any person, a women who has worked in the ''halls of power'' and whos story will make you love her. Shes very honest and has written a political book that is one of a kind, in that it bashes NO ONE. For someone as myself who reads a lot of these political books it is a wonderful change. Whether you support President Bush or not, this is a book that everyone should read in order to paint a clearer picture instead of the one that has fogged America's view with Democrat's bashing and name calling. The book was a real treat and I never wanted it to end. Great job Karen.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: It's an inspirational story. Anyone who criticizes this book clearly hasn't read it and just plain hate Republicans and/or George Bush. If you've ever seen her speak (like on 9/11/01, for example) you know she speaks from the heart, always.
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Summary: why the book, why now?
Review: a. have spent enough "quarlity time with the family", done "being there with the teenager son";
b. "Genious" boss is in deep trouble now, time for Super Spin Mater to save his ass again;
c. realizing her access to the White House will expire by the end of year, time to make more money off this guy - people less likely to pay for a fan book about a guy after he lost the office - better do it quick!
e. last chance to show off her spin skill in a style of a crossover between a religious fanatic and an used car dealer
d. all of the above
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Summary: family values
Review: While being no fan of Hughes, I was concerned when she left the White House. When an administration official says they're leaving to 'spend more time with their families.' is usually code for, 'I'm leaving because of unreconcilable differences' Now we find out that she left the White House to write a book about 'spending time with her family', (which in reality is just cheerleading pap for the bush administration) And she accuses Richard Clarke of political aggrandizement and profiteering?
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Summary: Easy read not much substance
Review: This is an easy, light read and doesn't really tell the reader anything new about GWB or even Karen Hughes if you have read articles about her while she was at GWB's side before and after she got to D.C. and after she left D.C. to return to Texas. What was and is disappointing is Ms. Hughes blatant 'hear see speak no evil' attitude when it comes the Bush Jr. We all have flaws and it would have been enlightening and more honest had Ms. Hughes shared some of the Presidents 'flaws' in a constructive manner rather than ignore them or pretend he has none. Instead she chose to write a 'fluff' piece on the leader of the free world and in doing so she came up short, big time. Get a copy of her interviews on Larry King April 6, 2004 (free transcripts on the CNN site) and her appearances on NPR.org (type in Karen Hughes) because the woman is pure fluff. Her job was to talk up GWB and she does that well. As a registered Republican, who votes the man/woman not the party, I think the term 'the emperor has no clothes' is an apt description of what is between the lines of the pages where she does discuss GWB.
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Summary: A Must Read
Review: I'm so impressed with Karen Hughes. She is brilliant,funny, and very serious about her faith. She gives us a view of the president we would never see. It's refreshing to see someone who continues to stay loyal to her idealogies working in a political environment. She did a phenomenal job writing about her struggle between her family and working for the White House. A great book.
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Summary: Unafraid to Relinquish Power and Restore Sanity
Review: I read the entire book out of curiousity. Karen Hughes has a refreshing personality as she appears on television and her book is interesting and genuine. I admire many women who have and are now serving in the government. Karen Hughes is unlike any of them - her confidence in her ability and wisdom is honestly portrayed in this book. The first part is her own biography. The second part which explains the presidential campaign and her subsequent job in the administration is very frank and readable. The last chapter is rather lengthy as she gives her opinions on the state of the union as managed by the Republican administration of which she is so fond. A very confident woman, Karen Hughes simply forges ahead and does her job with great gusto. Her greatest accomplishment, in my opinion, is marrying her husband who has allowed her to do exactly as she pleases and who takes care of the children better than she, apparently. What a man! I gave this book 4 stars because reading it left me almost breathless! As a mother of 4 children, a small business owner, and a woman of faith myself, (as she describes her faith thruout this book) I could never imagine anyone, man or woman, accomplishing all she writes within such a whirlwind. I thought I had high energy and was indispensable! She got little sleep,worked seven days a week, almost non stop with cell phone in her hand, leaves the impression that the president cannot possibly live more than an hour or so without her advice and wisdom, makes attempts to cook. exercise, and love her children on rare occasions; flies anywhere at a moment's notice, runs a large staff at the white house, fires off orders after making quick decisions, remembers her husband occasionally, never argues with anyone because she will win anyway, and is indispensable to everyone. Now that is a superwoman! All that and she remains likeable! I like her too! I congratulate this busy creative and talented woman for leaving the white house and those long long hours of input. It had to be a tough decision. I also think it is wise that she continue to monitor the progress of the administration and that this president continues to value her advice. Regardless of your political affiliation, go ahead and read this insightful book concerning the past few years in American history according to one woman's "view from the top. "
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Summary: One chromosome from normal...
Review: As a fan of transgender non-fiction I was somewhat disappointed by Karen Hughes (formerly known as Hugh Karinsky of Passaic NJ) story regarding his plight as a trangendered "woman" in America. This is not at all what I was expecting. I was impressed with "Ms" Hughes ongoing love affair with the commander-in-chief with all of it's "love that dare not speak its name" overtones, but the whole "leaving my job for my (as it turns out) mythical family" failed to contain the ring of truth I have come to expect from good Christians like "Karen". As a former teacher/librarian with a Xanax habit and two drunken twins, I need all the uplift I can get. I guess I'll have to look for good transgender/Christianity true-life stories elsewhere. Hmmm. Maybe the "Left Behind" books...
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Summary: Bizarre
Review: The book is written by a woman named Karen Hughes. So who is that man on the cover?
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Summary: book reviews shouldn't be about polical view bashing
Review: Karen Hughes is an advisor and personal friend of the President. This book presents a postive view of the president and the White House policies and processes. Duh. But that is not primarily what this book is about. This book is presents a relatively "normal" professional working mom who finds herself in an important role in the innermost circles of the Presidential Power. She describes what that experience is like, and most importantly the conflict between that appeal to the intensity and importance of that power and her role as a mother and spouse. The book provides some limited insight (almost certainly the negative filtered away) of decision processes of the President, gives some insights into how Political PR (should) work, and confirmation that a number of the President's close advisor's draw heavily upon their Christian faith. The book gives some insights into the current President. He is has tremendous discipline, he apparently is always on time or early...for those of you who interact with executives who run businesses and/or organizations know how rare this is--as the imporance of issues that CEO's deal with often mean subordinates learn to wait. He is either "simple-minded" lacking in-depth understanding or cuts immediately to the core of the issue, depending on your view. He does tend to see decisions as right and wrong (it's not just Karl Rove pandering to the hard-core right). But again, those insights are sidebars to main theme of the book--a mom wrestlhing with the consuming requirements of very intense work environment versus desire to invest in one's family. The book is am enjoyable read and a thought provoking book for those of us with consuming worklife and a family. On the other hand, if you're the kind of person who would write a review trashing a book that you haven't read because you don't like the politics should probably skip this one-you won't be able to get past the politics to engage with the book.
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