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Summary: Truthful Account
Review: Stephanopolous gave a truely honest account of his time with the Clintons. It is an intimate story and he does a good job of keeping neutral in that he praises Clinton and himself, but also criticizes. Not for one not interested in politics!
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Summary: A Sad Commentary
Review: Sadly, I have no real alternative but to agree with a published editiorial..."From Booklist April 1, 1999 ...And this is a sleazy, but all too human, way to make a buck. Bonnie Smothers." I read the book hoping for so much more. What I found was a book of self-serving rubbish and CYA mentality. If the scandals had not been exposed to the extent that they were, I have no doubt, whatsoever that this man would still be in the thick of things. Just as with any child, getting caught has a way of forcing guilty explanation and false repentance.
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Summary: A good if somewhat flawed read
Review: The author has been credited with being too naive (or just sanctimonious) about his entree into the world of White House politics. Some of his background information is a bit too self-serving (e.g., many people from his high school have attended Columbia in recent decades), however, once he reaches the White House the story becomes riveting. Unfortunately, near the end, we get too much pettiness and not enough insight and the book just seems to "poop out". Still and all, many useful insights into the workings of the White House and the pressures it places on Presidential staff to be reasonably honest and public spirited.
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Summary: It's a page-turner!
Review: This book was a suprise--I couldn't put it down. Stephanopolous's perspective is unique and his honesty is refreshing.
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Summary: Interesting Exploration into politics
Review: Great book for those looking to learn more about the thoughts behind politics. This book made me admire George Stephanopoulos, and gave me a better understanding of the race for the presidency. Anyone interested at all in President Clinton should not miss out reading this book.
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Summary: Honest account of success, struggles inside the beltway
Review: I think some readers and reviewers are missing the point of _All too Human_. In writing this memoir, Mr. Stephanopoulos is NOT attempting to give his audience an all-access look at the private lives of Bill and Hillary. He is offering us a look at HIS life and times (of which the Clintons, obviously, were an integral part) and he does so with candor and class. This tome is honest, forthright, and the author doesn't hedge on his true thoughts and opinions of his past situations, performance, peers, and boss (qualities many of the principles highlighted in the book are famous for not possessing). I praise his frank recounting of how he was working for himself as well as for the president and his agenda. Those who chide Stephanoulos for striving for personal success, and telling us how he pursued it, need to reevaluate their own career motives before they pass judgement. This book is strongly recommended to any young person eager to see what it takes to make it in DC politics and still have a conscience. And, as you read this, bear in mind that I'M A REPUBLICAN! Kudos to George for a job well done.
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Summary: Not Bad
Review: This book is not bad for what it is: a history of his time at the Clinton administration. Those looking for great insight into Clinton or his presidency will probably be dissappointed. But Stephanopoulos does give a good account of how the White House deals with scandals: deny, deny, deny, fight, fight, fight. This us-them mentality seems most prepetuated by Hillary Clinton, even when (as in the Whitewater dealings), they should just have come clean. All in all, the author is always honest, if not yet wise.
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Summary: Interesting read, focused on a person, not events
Review: Interesting background from George on his time with Bill Clinton and the adminstration. Very shelf focused, world events seem to be important mostly in the context of Georges life, as opposed to an historical prespective. However, an interesting insite in to the going ons in Bill Clintons inner circle and Georges mind. Anyone aware of the the issues surrounding Bill Clintons administration will find this a very interesting personal account of many events.
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Summary: A must for political readers
Review: I will make a bold statement: this is the best book by a political insider that has ever been written. First, Mr. Stephanopoulus should seriously consider a second career as a novelist. His writing is lucid; his physical descriptions vivid; and his self-analysis revealing. Second, Stephanopoulus perfectly captures what it was like to work in the Clinton White House. His public visibility gives his words great credibility and his willingless to admit mistakes and shortcomings is laudable. You fel as if you are personally traveling with George through a maze of political difficulties and rewards. You'll also feel closer to Bill Clinton, understanding him better as a person and appreciating his flaws and achievements as a president. All in all, the best political book of the year.
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Summary: All Too Boring
Review: After all the hoopla, this book was really disappointing. The author's style is bland and flat and the only fact he managed to tell us that we didn't already know was that he had "sort of" dated Jennifer Grey. Wow. Who cares? I, for one, wish the publishers would have given us five or six good, but lesser-hyped books, rather than paying megabucks for what's already been printed in the newspapers.
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