The Bush Tragedy by Jacob Weisberg
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Book Reviews of The Bush Tragedy
Book Review: An Everyday Housewife's Opinion
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book in April 2009, at Heathrow Airport, London, on my way home to Phoenix, AZ. I was curious about George W Bush, who was someone I disliked and did not vote for. I knew nothing about his background other than the basics ie parents, wife, schooling, faith, politics etc.
Although my opinion is biased, I found this book to be a fascinating read It was obviously well researched and very well written. I found the back stories on Karl Rove and Dick Cheney and their rolls in the administration especially interesting too.
I'm not going to bore anyone with my summary of the book but suffice it to say if you are seeking to understand the Bush Administration, then you will not be bored. I was left with the feeling of amazement as to how this man could have become president in the first place and how could all those right wing Republicans could have been taken in by Bush and got it so wrong.
As liberal democrat, I felt that although my views were corroberated by the book, perhaps further exploration on the other side of the "aisle" is in order to get a fairer point of view. So I'm looking for a decently written "right wing" point of view book on Bush now. But if the book is anything like the garbage they talk about on conservative talk radio I may not get too far into it. How anyone can criticise Obama after having lived through 8 years of Bush is beyond me.
Book Review: Not the Bumbling President I Thought He Was
Summary: 5 Stars
A fscinating read on W. You wouldnt think he was born to take the White House initially, but this book proves he was=well at the very least he followed through with his (or Karl Rove's) plan, and it worked. I thought little of him because of his sloppy speeches, but that's just a small part of the big picture. There might be something to the author's point that he's selectively ignorant. The author paints the picture of a tortured soul, pressured to exceed his father's accomplishments but compelled to start his own legacy. Still, there aren't a lot of good points for Bush in this one. If you want dirt on W, this is the book for you.Book Review: Good Family History
Summary: 5 Stars
Though not a psychologist, Weisberg has created an excellent historical and psychological study of George W Bush. From his well known rivalry with his father, to his families less well known history of brashness, hotheadedness and proclivity for action over thought. Weisberg is a natural writer and it shows here. This is an enjoyable read, and anyone interested in the genealogical or psychological underpinnings for some of the former presidents actions will be well served by this book.Book Review: The Bush Disaster
Summary: 5 Stars
The G.W. Bush presidency was clearly a disaster, as the author clearly and objectively points out in this highly-researched book. It is not clear to me if the tragedy in the title refers to the personal tragedy, or to the Bush's effect on the nation and the world. He was clearly in a position he should never have been.Book Review: Detailed Account into the Bush Legacy
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a very compelling book that allows you to understanding what makes "W" tick. If you liked the movie "W" than you will really appreciate this book. The movie "W" only scratched the surface on "W" desires to outdo his father where as the book explores both the Bush and the Prescott side of the family. Great book