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"Campbell is a compelling diarist... The Campbell Diaries provide the fullest insider account so far of new Labour's ascent to power."
--"The Times, " on Vol. 1
"Campbell's world is the brutal, angry, hard-driven, jokey, football-crazed and intensely male world of tabloid journalism. He is a fluent and industrious reporter, with amazing stamina."
--"Telegraph", on Vol. 1
"There are plenty of nuggets here that are fascinating, some passages that make you wince and others that are gripping. It has historical value."
--"Observer", on Vol. 1
--"The Times, " on Vol. 1
"Campbell's world is the brutal, angry, hard-driven, jokey, football-crazed and intensely male world of tabloid journalism. He is a fluent and industrious reporter, with amazing stamina."
--"Telegraph", on Vol. 1
"There are plenty of nuggets here that are fascinating, some passages that make you wince and others that are gripping. It has historical value."
--"Observer", on Vol. 1
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The second volume of Campbell's riveting diaries, rejoining New Labour as they come into power.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I think its wrong to say that most of what you find in this book can be found in the Blair Years. Unless it has super natural powers how can a book of 700 pages house a book that is 800 pages and contains 4 diaries in 1!
If you want a brief overview of Alastair Campbell's diaries I would advice you to get the "Blair Years" otherwise buy the complete diaries for the day to day events that show the ups and downs, highlights and stagnation (slightly boring parts) of the worlds most famous Spin Doctor and Communications Director.
So please don't buy this book and then write a awful review of 1-2 stars because you don't like the man, to much repetitiveness (its a diary not a story), parts are the same as the "Blair Years or because you want see the book fail!
It has been clearly stated by Alastair on the "One Show", "Book Talk", "Five Live" etc what these books are and what they are in comparison to the Blair years so research for a mere 5 minutes before purchasing otherwise you may be displeased.
My view finally is that the book is great, Ive got the "Blair Years" and with the release of these 2 books it has given be an incite into the sheer hatred between the "Big 4", the back stabbing that is constantly witnessed and so on. Above all it has helped me with my Education.
Thanks
Rob
If you want a brief overview of Alastair Campbell's diaries I would advice you to get the "Blair Years" otherwise buy the complete diaries for the day to day events that show the ups and downs, highlights and stagnation (slightly boring parts) of the worlds most famous Spin Doctor and Communications Director.
So please don't buy this book and then write a awful review of 1-2 stars because you don't like the man, to much repetitiveness (its a diary not a story), parts are the same as the "Blair Years or because you want see the book fail!
It has been clearly stated by Alastair on the "One Show", "Book Talk", "Five Live" etc what these books are and what they are in comparison to the Blair years so research for a mere 5 minutes before purchasing otherwise you may be displeased.
My view finally is that the book is great, Ive got the "Blair Years" and with the release of these 2 books it has given be an incite into the sheer hatred between the "Big 4", the back stabbing that is constantly witnessed and so on. Above all it has helped me with my Education.
Thanks
Rob
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Having already read the first book (Prelude to Power 1994-1997) I pretty much knew I would enjoy this book, and it didn't fail to live up to my expectations. Recommended to anyone interested in recent political history whichever side of the political fence you happen to sit.
2 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this as i wasn't going to buy Tony Blair's diaries and definitely not going to touch Peter Mandelson's ramblings . So where better to go than the 'mouth-piece' of Tony himself?
This is by and large a disappointing read and for two reasons. Firstly (and having just finished the book) all you need to know are these facts, as written by Alistair himself. Alistair is completely overworked. Nobody can do their job properly which means Alistair has to step in all the time to do other peoples jobs. People outside the government constantly comment on what a good job Alistair is doing. And that's all you need to know. Oh, and all that 'Political Spin' that the press were banging on about during that time? A whole load of tosh and codswallop.
While reading this book i was constantly reminded how homogenised and vanilla mostly every aspect of Alistair's dealings with Blair were. I found out a couple of weeks ago that a more 'warts and all' version of this book will be re-issued in the future. I feel very cheated, though not financially for buying this book, but in the time i spent investing into reading something that clearly isn't what it's stacked up to be.
Vol 3 will not be on my Amazon Wish-list
This is by and large a disappointing read and for two reasons. Firstly (and having just finished the book) all you need to know are these facts, as written by Alistair himself. Alistair is completely overworked. Nobody can do their job properly which means Alistair has to step in all the time to do other peoples jobs. People outside the government constantly comment on what a good job Alistair is doing. And that's all you need to know. Oh, and all that 'Political Spin' that the press were banging on about during that time? A whole load of tosh and codswallop.
While reading this book i was constantly reminded how homogenised and vanilla mostly every aspect of Alistair's dealings with Blair were. I found out a couple of weeks ago that a more 'warts and all' version of this book will be re-issued in the future. I feel very cheated, though not financially for buying this book, but in the time i spent investing into reading something that clearly isn't what it's stacked up to be.
Vol 3 will not be on my Amazon Wish-list
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Best to wait for this to be 'remaindered'
Hi - interesting but ruthlessly profiteering by publishing in two year chunks. Probably worth waiting for these to be 'remaindered' - shouldn't take too long.
Published 8 months ago by Rob
Alistair Campbell book 2
To be honest, I feel a bit let down by this book. It repeats information that has been covered in the first book about the Blair governement and time in opposition - which is... Read more
Published 15 months ago by jackie
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