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Summary: Much about Clinton;Not Enough about George
Review: I am intrigued by George's book. Although I found it fascinating to go behind the scenes and learn everything that was going on in the White House during George's tenure, there was no detail. Sometimes Stephanopoulos leaves us hanging when he makes comments like, "and I proceeded to tell her what happened to me." Just leaves us up in the air more than once. The book, at times, appears to be hastily written. He leaves out dates of events, then at other times jumps back and forth between years. One of the more frustrating things is that, in this autobiography of himself, George reveals almost nothing (directly) about his feelings, his likes, his dislikes. He doesn't go deep within himself other than in the context of what he thought at the moment in the 'Oval.' That part was very disappointing to me, unless he's planning a sequel. The book, overall, is a great read, but we wanted to learn more about the author too. We've already read what decisions were made in the White House.
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Summary: Truly insightful...
Review: Stephanopoulos paints a realistic portrait of life from the campaign trail to the White House. He gives honest, insider opinions on everyone from Hillary Clinton to Dick Morris...if I were to recommend only one book about the Clinton era, this would be it.
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Summary: Politics, President and Spin Drs...good reading
Review: I've read books on the Reagans, George Bush and other presidents. None carried the attention to political spins we see every night on TV or read in the newspapers. I thought GS did a pretty good job outlining his commitment to a liberal philosophy (even greater than Clinton's) and the need of the office of president to manage the news. I found the book enjoyable, frustrating, and hurtful but would recommend it to anyone who enjoys stories of and about presidents and the stories behind the stories.
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Summary: Reflections from someone who success came early.......
Review: Although the political dialog is interesting the book reveals little that is new, while clearly dedicating itself to mainianing balance and objectivity despite passages that betray the author's true feelings.However, Stephanopoulos' true success is writing a book about what it's like to be a novice among pros, the success and mistakes being in this position creates, and the professional and personal growth required to maintain one's seat at the table in an environment in which everything is a "first". Like the President he served, George Stephanopoulos' early success makes him appear to be a man who may accomplish great things, assuming he can keep his real self in check. While tragic, it appears he could not have chosen a better mentor to show how terribly wrong it can all go....
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Summary: A pleasant memoir
Review: Remember your first LSD trip and how bad your hair looked when you first gazed into the mirror? Well, that ain't nothing compared what you'll find in this rich text. Here you find not only the scars of political dreams and wars, but a good recipe for French Onion Soup (one wonders, though, whether George uses a racemeric mixture of onions). You will no doubt find this book to be as interesting as something dribbled out of a Dada engine and it sure helps to load up on opiates before venturing into the muck that's stirred here. But, hey, this is America, and one man's poison is another man's hypothalamus, or so I was told in medical school. Be that as it may, I can't wait for a retort by John Searle, which should prove to be funny, entertaining, and smacking of too many whiskies down at the corner bar. Clinton? My goodness, to think that this poor president had to suffer through all those years of pronouncing Stephanopoulus's name! The Monica adventure was no doubt easier to get through. I mean, it's enough to make you want to polish off your Ativan. Buy one for a friend (who hasn't returned your calls lately).
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Summary: An excellent insight from a former pro-Clinton supporter.
Review: If you are in any way interested in American politics and are currently studying Political Science you must read this book. The insights of working as a staffer are incredable you feel as if you are walking besides George S. in the halls of the White House exchanging war stories.
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Summary: As a staunch Republican, I enjoyed book,
Review: Great look at the inside workings of the White House, for somone who had and continues to have no respect for President Clinton, this book did allow me to have a better understanding of him.
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Summary: Spin Cycle from the inside
Review: The most satisfying part of this book was finishing it. It was a waste of time and merely a weak attempt to defend the Clinton adminsitration. Stephanopoulos conveniently forgets any problems or dishonesty in the administration. The whole book can be explained as Liberals are saints and conservatives are devils. Give me a break. He is a fraud. If you want to read the life of the saints, go to the religious section of Amazon.
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Summary: Pawk Mark
Review: Oh joy more crappola from the political "authorities". I read this book and oh my, I was not impressed. I could have read the KamaSutra.
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Summary: Great insider look at the White House in action
Review: I was intrigued by the concept that proximity to the "Oval" equaled power. The most revealing and interesting part of the book was about Dick Morris and his play for power. Before reading the book, I did not realize what role Morris played in the administration. His influence was frightening.
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