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Summary: Damn good book
Review: An interesting read that shares much about the life and times in the political world in which we live. Enjoyed it greatly.
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Summary: Informative and Unedifying
Review: It was the most precise book that I have ever read on how the White House really works; it gave me the gritty feel. But each night, after reading a portion of it, I would climb back out of my bed, and go and shower and brush my teeth, before returning to shut off the light and go to sleep. The author might be praised for his assiduous detailing of life in the White House, next to the president; and despite the fact that I enjoyed the voyeuristic perspective, it was not edifying. I therefore suspected on every page, that George was disloyal, and that he did it for the money, and it left an empty feeling in me.
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Summary: Interesting, readable guide to politics.
Review: On the positive side, Mr. Stephanopoulos has a pretty good voice as he tells the story of the Clinton campaign and the first term through the eyes of a key player. The book motivated me by showing how almost anyone with a decent amount of intelligence and a LOT of hustle can become part of something really big.On the down side, I feel that the book was extremely one-sided with respect to the notion that Mr. Stephanopoulos had an enormous axe to grind with Dick Morris. The author doesn't do a very good job of concealing the fact that he absolutely hates Morris' guts. What's funny is that you catch Stephanopoulos giving credit to Morris at least a dozen times for making the right call, and then practically vilifying Morris in the same breath. I find this an odd departure from the author's self-proclaimed idealism. On the whole, a very good book; much better than some of the other smut-novels that have been written about the Clintons, such as "Bill and Hillary: the Marriage."
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Summary: Future Classic Political Memoir
Review: This book is a fascinating, and sometimes horrifying, view of the Clinton campaign, the Clinton White House, and Clinton himself. If you've ever wondered why, and then how, a principled person slowly loses principles, Stephanopoulos explains to us how he explained it to himself. Stephanopoulos has been wrongly charged with being too angst-ridden. It's not angst; it's introspection, which his former boss apparently does not engage in. Clinton has probably not examined why he surrendered his principles; he probably doesn't even recognize that he has done so. Was it betrayal for Stephanopoulos to write this book? No, not especially when compared to Clinton's numerous and massive betrayals. This book is valuable today, because it helps us understand the current president. It will be valuable tomorrow as a political memoir.
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Summary: beautifully told tale of moral struggle
Review: Stefanapolis writes about his career in the White House and the tough decision he had to make in the wake of the Lewinsky scandal. He's a nice looking young man with a full head of hair and seems to enjoy talking a lot, but other than that, I really don't see why anyone would be interested in this man's life. He doesn't seem to have accomplished anything special himself, other than running away and writing this book and talking us to death on Sunday mornings. Nonetheless, it appears to be a grammatically well-written, albiet painfully boring, essay on his "moral struggle" over the Lewinsky sex scandal.
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Summary: Insider's look
Review: This was a fascinating book and a great read. Stephanopolous' narrative takes us from the beginning of the '92 campaign and his seemingly long-shot gamble on Clinton's future success, and total devotion to Clinton's cause- through to his own final days at the White House, in isolation and disillusionment. This book reveals the bizarre and surprisingly informal process through which advisors' to Clinton jockey for influence into his daily decisions. It offers a fascinating look at the mysterious and enigmatic mind of Clinton- his charisma, emotional endurance, and as well as his hot temper, and poor and wavering judgement.
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Summary: A Pleasurable Read
Review: Although this is a limited autobiography, it reads like good fiction. The author comes across as sincere and likeable. Whether or not you are a Democrat or a Clinton fan, the story is intriguing. You might find yourself hoping for more books authored by Mr. Stephanopoulos. My hope is that as told, this story is not just more spin from an accomplished spinmeister, but a true accounting of a person who has had a difficult but educational life experience. I would recommend this book wholeheartedly to anyone who enjoys reading about other people's interesting lives and experiences. If you are expecting dirt - forget it. That's not what this book is about. I didn't know much about George S. before reading this book, so I had no preconceived notions. I just read it because I thought it might be interesting, and I wasn't disappointed.
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Summary: Compelling and revealing
Review: Stephanopolous brings the reader into the cabinet of the first Clinton Administration. We are privy to the daily crisis and decisions that dominate the daily life of an advisor. We see the subtle descent of even the most consciencious politician into the business of living for the pols. Stephanopolous is honest enough to admit that the lure of Washington did indeed take hold of him and drive him to distraction on several occasions, and they are chronicled in the book. There is no hero in this book, rather it is the ongoing story of how many individuals deal with the mind crushing pressure of United States Politics, and the results on their personal and professional lives. The book is adequately written in a brisk and clean style that makes for easy consumption.
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Summary: Relive Your Disappointment with Clinton's Presidency
Review: Well written and chatty. The author and his cohorts combine idealism, self interest and manipulation in a stew that is disturbing and fascinating. Politically, George undestimates the importance of economic growth. His beliefs reflect the core Democratic party's institutional interest groups, which led to a kind of paralysis when faced with a big deficit. For example in the 1992-1994 period the Democrats had control of both houses and did not push campaign finance reform. Under Bush they had passed a bill daring him to veto it, which he did. Under Clinton the bill did not resurface. George never mentions campaign finance reform in his book. Also during the 1992 campaign Clinton published a book describing his program. This book is referred to for the promises that were made and needed to be kept, but which promises are real? George claims credit for the proposed middle class tax cut which Clinton campaigned on, but this tax cut was completely removed from reality. Once in office the proposed tax cut disappears and a tax increase was adopted. George says the proposed tax cut was more a way of showing voters who's side we were on than a serious proposal. I find it hard to have a lot of patience with this kind of political discourse, which is common in US politics (the prior President won his reelection on the back of Willie Horton). Do we really need Hillary?
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Summary: Beyond being incredibly sexy Stephanopoulos can tell a tale
Review: This insightful look at the modern presidency holds your attention while painting vivid and not always flattering pictures of the principal actors. Stephanopoulos' account has a conversational style while it details some of the most important events of the past decade. Viva George
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