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Summary: very entertaining and honest
Review: its a good read, full of anecdotes with a good level of honesty.
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Summary: All Too Human - A Political Education
Review: When George first publicized this book I said to myself how could anyone who worked for the White House write such a book with the President still in office? Then I read the book and changed my opinion! George was in a position unique than others who have written books about the presidency: He was a pivotal player in getting Clinton elected to the White House. He had the right to pen his memoirs and tell his side of the story which as a result, cleansed his soul of some of the hellish experiences he had endured in his tenure @ 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. There were victories (many) but as the writer said, how could the President be so reckless and irresponsible in his position to almost throw away all the hard work, energy and (abuse taken by) George, Begala, Carville, Grunwald and others exerted on "that woman." An excellent read about the behind scenes goings on @ the White House, loaded with humor and humanity. Fine job!
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Summary: All Too Human a story!
Review: In this rite-of-passage memoir, a president's senior advisor, learns the price of glory & power inside the labyrinth of politics. His elan, skills & ethics are honed & tested as he assists in winning the White House for his candidate & surviving the gossip, obfuscations & associations once there. George Stephanopoulos thinks & writes with lucid, personable skill. I've seen him on ABC's <I>This Week</I> & can hear his voice speaking this book into existence. It's a fast, informative, frequently breathtaking rendition of an illusory era.
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Summary: Very Informative
Review: I was reluctant to buy this book at first because I was afraid It might change the way I feel about President Clinton whom I've always admired. I was curious and bought it anyway. After finishing the book my mind is unchanged. Mr. Stephanaopolous helped me see things from a different perspective. I now understand the difficult road politicians start down when they aspire to become our President and the equally difficult job of their campaign teams especially. I realized after reading this book that politics is not a clean game and no one is without flaws. I also understand more clearly Mr. Stephanopoulos' role within the White House and the enormous stress involved during his position as the President's senior advisor. He takes us beneath the surface and shows us the human side of all those involved. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in gaining insight into one of America's most complex jobs.
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Summary: Good stuff.
Review: To me this book is basically the story of a guy's tough times at work. It has lots of nice anecdotes. Very readable. Not especially idealogical, not too nasty either. It is easy to relate to George's high stress gig. There is a picture of him with a beard, which he grew to cover up anxiety related skin problems. That is the level of honesty we are dealing with here...
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Summary: hail to the turncoat!
Review: for all of his professions about honesty lacking in Washington DC i find it rather ironic that George Stephanopolous spends much of this book ratting out anyone he ever came into contact with. Despite his feelings for the president he should have kept his mouth (and his laptop) shut because for right or wrong Clinton made him what he is today. His ego is larger than the entire Government and i could not stand his whinning about how he burning himself out. This book is a search for vindication against those whom he feels have wronged him and a private pity party for himself. i gave this book one star because, despite my feelings for him, the puncuation is at least correct and consistant throughout the book. I hope he can live with himself. I wouldn't have been able to.
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Summary: Page-Turner but...
Review: He writes a brutally honest book -- a must read for any American citizen who values democracy. His writing style is excellent and he does a marvelous job of captivating the reader's attention. However, I wish he had focused in on making a more chronological story. He is definitely out of touch with the common man (unless the common man has attended Columbia and has dated Jennifer Grey), BUT this does not detract too much from an otherwise excellent account.
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Summary: All too human, indeed
Review: For better or worse, this book was impossible to put down. I've always enjoyed the author's commentary on the Sunday morning show and other appearances. This book definitely gives the reader tour of his inner motivations, Machievellian though they may seem at times. I have read Woodward's book on the early economic policies of Clinton's presidency, and I don't believe that George's book differs in its spin from any other non-fiction account of a less-than-perfect modern president. He certainly does not downplay the potentially damaging effects of existing in that environment for any length of time. George has learned a lot in his political career, and I appreciated the book as a means of his sharing some of that accumulated knowledge with his audience. Again, for better or worse, he has provided an insider's glimpse into the inner workings of the white house: unique knowledge that most of us will never acquire first-hand. And he seems quite aware that some of his own views may color his representation of some people or events. This is a kind of a valuable book for anyone interested in modern political theory, regardless of your personal judgment of George for writing (and/or selling)it. I have already passed my copy along to friends and family. Perhaps the most disturbing thread of the book is its validation that the people we elect to high office do not seem to fit the revered images we hold of our forefathers--Washington, Lincoln, etc.--whom we place on some higher, predestined pedestal. Instead, today's leaders are real people with motives, personalities, and needs, much like ourselves. Our leaders are also surrounded by real people with motives, personalities, and needs, much like ourselves. All too human, indeed.
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Summary: All or Nothing - Take Nothing
Review: George tell us nothing in 443 pages of spin. The only truth told is when George says "I'm not proud of what I did but I am proud of what it accomplished." It is clear that this book is still lies and distortion used to highlight Georges self professed accomplishments. How sad. Wait for the movie instead.
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Summary: Truthful Political Insight
Review: I enjoyed this book very very much for several reasons: 1. I am very close to the White House and VERY involved in politics. It was nice to get an "insiders view" 2. He was truthful in his writing. Yes, he praised himself and Clinton, but he was also skeptical of both. 3. I feel the same as he did when he first entered the political realm and it is nice to read something that I feel. Stephanopolous is someone, believe it or not, that I can look up to. So, I hope you are a young political junkie...if you are you would love this book! I may be speaking from a naive political young person's point of view so beware!
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