Scott McClellan was one of a few Bush loyalists from Texas who became part of his inner circle of trusted advisers, and remained so during one of the most challenging and contentious periods of recent history. Drawn to Bush by his commitment to compassionate conservatism and strong bipartisan leadership, McClellan served the president for more than seven years, and witnessed day-to-day exactly how the presidency veered off course.
In this refreshingly clear-eyed book, written with no agenda other than to record his experiences and insights for the benefit of history, McClellan provides unique perspective on what happened and why it happened the way it did, including the Iraq war, Hurricane Katrina, Washington's bitter partisanship, and two hotly contested presidential campaigns. He gives readers a candid look into who George W. Bush is and what he believes, and into the personalities, strengths, and liabilities of his top aides. Finally, McClellan looks to the future, exploring the lessons this presidency offers the American people as we prepare to elect a new leader.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
READ IT FOR WHAT IT IS.:
I really dislike tell all books, and tell all books concerning politics in particular. After reading this one, my opinion of this genre has not changed all that much. I will state from the start though, that I am probably one of the most apolitical humans on the face of the earth. My only interest in our current political process, as opposed to our history in this area, is that I hold both the extreme right and the extreme left in extreme contempt. My opinions of George Bush, his administration, et al, are... more info
Bunk!!:
A bunch of bunk! Doesn't deserve the one star - (wouldn't accept the review without it). Just a "ain't George great" or "he's not such a bad guy" apology for 'The Shrub'. A waste of my money.
insightfull:
As someone who has not read any political books before, I found this to be a good insight to the machinations of American politics and the Bush Whitehouse in particular.
McClellan:
I found this book to be well written and engaging. I finished it with a heightened respect for McClellan and a lurking question of who he will vote for in 2008. McClellan came to Washington with a great deal of respect for Bush and trust in his ability to transform Washington. However, his disillusion with the administration finally reached its zenith beginning with the Plame/Wilson controversy. He was misled by Rove and Libby regarding their involvement in the Plame affair and, as a result, his... more info
