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Summary: A look at self through corrupted idealism
Review: George's book reminded me why I am so troubled by politics. Can any president exist and work toward honest goals without succumbing to the mind-numbing necessity of spin? George recounts what appears (I truly am a skeptic) to be the honest story of a person sacrificing "some" to attain "some." The question of doing "what is right vs. what will work" called forth a philisophical question I am still churning. In many ways, I relate to his story albeit through a different career -- also one in which idealism is applauded until you find yourself on the "inside" of the organization. The book is written well and tells of the history of the administration without divulging too much. A good read for someone interested in knowing more about the backdrop of some well-known moments in Clinton's political history.
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Summary: AN EXCELLENT SUMMER PICK, TRUTH AND HONESTY PREVAIL!
Review: George has done a wonderful job with this book. It shows the sincere struggle at the Clinton white house to do the right thing, but the discrepencies and arguments on how to get there. While the President is not held up to the God like standard most people think a president should be, the effects of simply being a human in the whitehouse show through the strain. Maybe after reading this book, some republicans, (if they can be non-partisan...I doubt it..) will wake up and realize the American people did elect the right person twice. We elected a President, not a pope.
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Summary: Well done.
Review: Mr. Stephanopoulos does an excellent job of painting his life as a political lackey. He is honest without being syrupy, he gives good information without getting too bogged down in minutiae, and he doesn't try to capitalize on the scandals to "sex up" the text.Face it, if you are picking up this book, you have heard and read more about the myriad disgraces of the current presidency than you really need to. This book is about George. Good. I like George, that's who I want to read about. Want to read about ML? Read her "book." George also got alot of flack about how writing this book displayed a grievous lack of loyalty. What crap, put in his place, I doubt many people would have stuck it out as long as he did. Albeit, it turns out that his clinging to the White House appears to have more to do with his own personal ambitions than anything else, but still...
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Summary: Easy-to-understand writing & shockingly sincere writer
Review: Don't know whether to buy the book? You'll find how an aide talks to a president, written by a proud Greek-American. Political Science students and presidential scholars will find this helpful, insightful, and entertaining. Stephanopoulos not only talks about Clinton but about others like Dick Morris, Dirty Dancing star Jennifer Grey, Al Gore, James Carville and Monica Lewinsky. One can relate to him sometimes, for instance when he insults Hillary in a section, something people do (insult) when enraged but want to take it back later. I couldn't put down the book because it was so exciting. In fact, he is so sincere in his writing, that after reading the book, some may doubt as to whether to hire him.
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Summary: Very interesting, I had trouble putting it down!
Review: I found this book quite insightful. Mr. Stephanopoulos takes us behind the spin of the white house to show us how decisions are truly made by some of the top advisors and even the president. He explores how he delt with being lied to about some of the more notable scandals. I found it interesting that he never lost faith in Bill Clinton, and how he also tried to remain true to his greek heritage. This is a wonderful read and at only 427 pages it is not to hard to finish off in a short period of time
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Summary: Interesting and quick reading
Review: Very useful to get an insiders perspective on the white house. It was written well and had just one spot of slow reading. Anytime a Rhodes(sp?) scholar who work in the white house writes a book, I would say you have to read it if your are interested in history and the current state of our nation.
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Summary: Not much new here
Review: For all the flack Stephanopolous got for writing this book, I really expected some juicy insight (gossip?) as to what makes this White House tick. All I found was a little more detail on what was already apparent - the Clintons are self-centered opportunists and surround themselves with the same. Glad I got this book at the library, instead of paying for it.
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Summary: Pay attention to lost opportunities.
Review: More than providing unique and intimate details of the innerworkings of the Clinton Whitehouse, this book demonstrates how elected officials become isolated despite nearly constant contact with people. The closest advisor and the president lost the benefits of frank discussion between two intelligent, knowledgeable people due to protocol, deference and power struggles. Any advisor, staffer, elected or appointed official should read this book to understand how gaps are created between these various positions, even when collaboration is the intent. "All Too Human" offers a wake-up call to staffers -- pay attention, be forthright about facts and biases, speak your mind despite repercussions. And to officials - pay attention, be forthright and be aware of how the power of the office can contort what people tell you. Plus reward honesty.
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Summary: George's book is truly a descriptive work of political art.
Review: George's book is filled with interesting interpretations of his trials and tribulations experienced by the President's side.The book was a telling look at the lifer of a presidential aid.
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Summary: Truth hurts in candid memoir
Review: George Stephanopolous stayed away from much of the trash to deliver a candid interpretation of a great politician yet one of the worst leaders the American presidency has ever seen. Most of the insights in "All Too Human" have been all too commonly reported, but the reiteration of presidecny by polling shows that Bill Clinton cared little about the country and more about his shelf life. Hence the quote, "Win...win....spin" a fitting battle mantra uttered from Clinton's lips. Clinton's heavy reliance on (...)Dick Morris also showed his ineptness. For Stephanopolous, who will likely go down as simply a fly on the wall of history, his self-deprecation was nausiating at times but his passion encouraged the reader to battle with him. But no one should feel sorry for George. He knew what he was getting into. Through his emotions and evaluation of himself, I think he didn't feel sorry for himself, either. Trust is something that was left at the door of the West Wing it seems, but because the account is so straight, George should be trusted and his work should go down as a provocative attempt to display one of the most flawed men in American history.
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