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Summary: Refreshing honesty from an unlikely place
Review: It is reassuring to me to know that there was at least one person with integrity in the White House. I'm sure there are others, but it may be quite some time before we hear from them.George's account of his years with the Clintons is refreshingly honest, and much appreciated. He made the president and first lady, well, more human--and lends great insight into their character (or lack of). The value of his book lies in his willingness to freely examine his own motives and ambition, and admit how they clouded his judgment. Tough lessons for him, and good lessons for us all. He has set the standard for fairness in telling the story of the Clinton presidency, though I couldn't help but get the impression that George was holding back and that he has much more to tell.
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Summary: A Cautionary Tale
Review: I'm about Stephanopoulos' age, and at one time -- a bit over ten years ago -- seriously considered a career in politics. "All Too Human" makes me glad I chose academia, instead. Stephanopoulos' account rings true -- I know a few of the people who figure prominently in the book, and the dialogue sounds like the way they talk. As for what he thought and felt -- who knows? Even he can't be sure in retrospect. But that rings true, too. Lots of us started out impressed with Clinton, only to be disappointed by lies and opportunism. One place where I disagree with Stephanopoulos is in his characterization of Dick Morris -- Morris and Clinton seem like two sides of the same coin. That's not a compliment to either. The book is well-written, enjoyable to read, and quite useful in understanding what went on in the Clinton White House -- and why. My favorite observation is when Stephanopoulos wonders, early on, whether you have to be crazy to make a successful run for President. The answer, by the end of the book, is pretty clearly "yes." Maybe we should start taking the Electoral College seriously....
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Summary: Stephanopoulos does not betray Clinton
Review: Mr. Stephanopoulos had been wrongly accused of betraying the President and his White House. His account is detailed, insightful and really does serve as a kind of political education for the reader. Stephanopoulos' book provides great insight into what is going on behind today's White House. I can imagine all the players and the spin taking place in "the Oval" for each new headline. Throughout the book, Stephanopoulos shows his respect for Clinton and the presidency yet struggles with his acceptance of Clinton's "zig-zag" ways of playing the political game and his manipulation of loyalists for political benefit. Stephanopoulos' portrayal of Dick Morris' White House antics should be given special note as both amazing yet frightening.
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Summary: "A Political Education" for the reader
Review: I did not expect to like this book--I am ideologically opposed to much of what Stephanopoulos believes. However, the book is far too interesting and educational to let one's ideological differences stand in the way of enjoying it. "All Too Human" conveys the nervous excitement, allure of power, and sense of accomplishment that come with working in Washington. Because of his ability to look honestly at his own motivations, successes, and failures, Stephanopoulos comes across as quite sincere. His sincerity makes the reader that much more involved in the book...I found myself "rooting" for Stephanopoulos as I read the book, even as I have criticized his views and acts in the past. "All Too Human" is an exciting book, and it makes the reader feel almost personally involved in the events Stephanopoulos describes. I would recommend this book to anyone even remotely interested in politics and/or the Clinton White House
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Summary: Truth or "spin"?
Review: The book is a good read, but it all comes down to whether you think Stephanopoulos is conveying "fact" or perception. His political career has been based on his ability to "spin" stories and edit out what he doesn't want known. Stephanopoulos brings his own perceptions to observations; other people may have different perceptions of the same events. He accepts some blame in the book--but not much. Some of his mea culpas have a hollow ring to them. Much of what he offers up in the book seems calculated to stimulate sales. He tells the story that Hillary Clinton put her outstretched arms on his shoulders and said, "we love you" when he was quitting the White House. He tears up when recalling that he responded by saying, "I love you too.". And then he writes a tell-all book that describes private, intimate details of the Clintons lives. Only after others have written their memoirs about the same events at the White House can anyone decide what is Stephanopoulos' perception, what is fact, what is spin, what is truth.
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Summary: Stephanopoulos is very smart, but wiser now.
Review: This is probably the best inside look at the Clinton White House since the "Agenda." In addition to following the unique maturation process of a young and brilliant political strategist, George Stephanopoulos makes us feel the pressures of public service. In the end, cynicism and paranoia often tempered his unwavering devotion to the President and First Lady. The book tends to be a little too predictable at times. It is sequenced by high profile news stories that the Chief White House aide continuously tried to manipulate during his tenure. Ironically, he now uses the media to validate the same stories in his book. Does this book make George Stephanopoulos a traitor? Hardly. I thought it was a good read...if you have the stomach for cut throat politics.
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Summary: One person's side of the story
Review: A better title for George Stephanopoulos' memoir "All Too Human" would have been "All Too Immature." Passages in the book paint a self-portrait of an intelligent, but immature and starry-eyed young man who was in over his head.
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Summary: A great political diary
Review: Politics aside, this is an excellent well-writtne story. It chronicles how decisons were made, how Stepahnopolous rose to power within the Clinton camp, both the mismanaged steps of George and Clinton, and most importantly shows how what we see on TV is manipulated and spun byt he powers that be. Its Primary Colors with the real names this time.
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Summary: I'm Still Envious. . . .
Review: As one of the co-founders of the George Stephanopoulos Fan Club (yes, really) several years ago, I have had more interest in George's career than may be healthy. But since the flip side of admiration is envy, I was ready to judge him severely for allegedly turning on Clinton. After all, George would not be the wealthy media pundit he is without Clinton. These kind of easy judgments are impossible to make after you read the book. It's well-written and morally complex, an honest account of what a thoughtful person experienced in a situation of great stress and excitement. I recommend it for anyone who is actually interested in politics (as opposed to just ranting about politics). Alas, I am still envious of all George has achieved
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Summary: Excellent book that is a must read for all PoliSci junkies!
Review: George's book is well written and a rather easy read, documenting his time with the Clintons. While this isn't a white wash, trying to paint a rosy picture, it also isn't a hatchet job that many in the media are claiming. George attempts to explain what happened, and why it happened, placing blame on events in the hands of all parties, including himself. George wasn't perfect, nor does he pretend to be. The candor in how he writes makes this a facinating illustration of how the 1992 campaign, and those first four years in the White House really were, not just the sanitized newsbites that we were fed. This book is something any aspiring politician or Washington-wannabe should read, and should be required reading for any College-Level course on the Presidency
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