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Known as 'the Architect' of George W Bush's presidency, Karl Rove's access to Bush and view of his presidency is unparalleled. In this memoir, Rove takes the reader into the heart of Bush's rise to the Texas governorship and behind closed doors in the White House. Rove describes what it takes to win elections - from his first race in a high school gymnasium to those on the national stage - and what you need to do once you've won. Rove learned about the cost of his Republican affiliation at a young age, when a JFK supporter down the street pushed him off his bicycle and beat him up for supporting Nixon. Since then, Rove has devoted his life to conservative politics - and he has been accused of everything from campaign chicanery to being a war criminal. Here, he sets the record straight, responds frankly to his critics, and passionately articulates the reasoning behind the choices he made during campaigns and in the White House. With never-before-told details about his own controversial career, the legacy of the Bush presidency, and America during its most trying moments, Rove intimately relates the joys and pains of a life in service of conservative conviction.
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7 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Karl Rove has a simple view of the world. You have the enemy, anybody who does not agree with the ideas of US republicans (except those who come from the East Coast, whom have different ideas, and so are also enemy). These enemies are either weak or bad or stupid or all three of them. The US democrats are the principal enemy. They must be eliminated. Fortunately the world also contains the US republicans, who are principally engaged in saving the world by bravely fighting the enemy.
Another interesting aspect of this book is that even for a reader who has only minimal memory it sometimes feels as if a chapter has been cut out. As an example: the episode in which secretary Powell - in his speech before the U.N.- misinformed a world audience about Irak.I would very much have liked to know Roves inside knowledge on the episode.
Interesting because it presents some arguments in the debate about the Bush years.
But the main relevance is that it shows the Bush regime as a fighting machine, highly effective in destroying, totally ineffective in building.
Another interesting aspect of this book is that even for a reader who has only minimal memory it sometimes feels as if a chapter has been cut out. As an example: the episode in which secretary Powell - in his speech before the U.N.- misinformed a world audience about Irak.I would very much have liked to know Roves inside knowledge on the episode.
Interesting because it presents some arguments in the debate about the Bush years.
But the main relevance is that it shows the Bush regime as a fighting machine, highly effective in destroying, totally ineffective in building.
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60 of 71 people found the following review helpful
The story of an honest shark
15 May 2010
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I'd recommend the book. It was not what I expected. It is clear that Mr. Rove carries a sharp blade in his robes and uses it without hesitation when he feels his interests are in danger but he does not hide it in the book which is fairly open and honest. His respect and criticism of President Bush seems soundly based, factual and to the point.
Mr. Rove really does not reveal much about his own values but does give us details about how he came to be who and what he is. He was present in the administration at its most critical points and does reveal the emotions of the moment.
If you thought he was the devil incarnate or if you thought he was Jesus returned, the book will not change that kind of rigid thinking. However, if you are a person who actually values knowing the facts, circumstances and personalities of the time in question and wish to begin forming an unbiased appraisal, it is well worth reading.
Mr. Rove really does not reveal much about his own values but does give us details about how he came to be who and what he is. He was present in the administration at its most critical points and does reveal the emotions of the moment.
If you thought he was the devil incarnate or if you thought he was Jesus returned, the book will not change that kind of rigid thinking. However, if you are a person who actually values knowing the facts, circumstances and personalities of the time in question and wish to begin forming an unbiased appraisal, it is well worth reading.
79 of 96 people found the following review helpful
I had a hard time putting the book down!
20 Mar 2010
Format:Hardcover
A great read, very compelling. I would recommend it to anyone who has an interest in politics or current events.
This obviously analytically driven man has the ability to translate with his own words the fascinating workings of his gift and his love for analyzing politics and political campaigns. His book provides a glimpse of a softer, kinder and very intelligent man doing what he loves and does well. Although very little detail is given about his family you get a sense of how costly it must have been for them living through those years and how much pain it caused him.
The myths circling this man makes you ask yourself again and again what has happened to journalism in this country.
The book was a page turner for me, enjoyed it thoroughly and was sorry when it ended.
Enjoy!
This obviously analytically driven man has the ability to translate with his own words the fascinating workings of his gift and his love for analyzing politics and political campaigns. His book provides a glimpse of a softer, kinder and very intelligent man doing what he loves and does well. Although very little detail is given about his family you get a sense of how costly it must have been for them living through those years and how much pain it caused him.
The myths circling this man makes you ask yourself again and again what has happened to journalism in this country.
The book was a page turner for me, enjoyed it thoroughly and was sorry when it ended.
Enjoy!
358 of 480 people found the following review helpful
Surprisingly great read
10 Mar 2010
Format:Hardcover
I must admit, I fell hook, line and sinker for the media's version of Karl Rove as an evil man. Reading the book, he comes across as an intelligent, thoughtful and heartfelt person. I've been watching some of his media interviews this week as he launches his book, and he truly is a good man. I have to take another look at him and the Bush administration. I don't think I gave them a fair shake. I'm a Democrat and my party has really abandoned me over the last several months. Rove has me looking in another direction now. I highly recommend Courage and Consequence to anyone looking for the truth about Washington.
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