All too Human

 

All too Human
All too Human
by Authors: George Stephanopoulos
Released: 01 March, 2000
ISBN: 0316930164
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Sales Rank: 62035
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All too Human > Customer Review #1:
Honest story of personal success, failure inside the beltway

I think some readers and reviewers are missing the point of _All too Human_. In writing this memoir, Mr. Stephanopoulos is NOT attempting to give his audience an all-access look at the private lives of Bill and Hillary. He is offering us a look at HIS life and times (of which the Clintons, obviously, were an integral part) and he does so with candor and class. This tome is honest, forthright, and the author doesnt hedge on his true thoughts and opinions of his past situations, performance, peers, and boss (qualities many of the principles highlighted in the book are famous for not possessing). I praise his frank recounting of how he was working for himself as well as for the president and his agenda. Those who chide Stephanoulos for striving for personal success, and telling us how he pursued it, need to reevaluate their own career motives before they pass judgement. This book is strongly recommended to any young person eager to see what it takes to make it in DC politics and still have a conscience. And, as you read this, bear in mind that IM A REPUBLICAN! Kudos to George for a job well done.

All too Human > Customer Review #2:
Easy reading book that is informative and revealing.

I enjoyed the easy reading style of the author and his sometimes brutally honest revue of his own actions. Mr. Stephanopolous has shown himself to be a thoughtful, inteligent and balanced professional since leaving The White House. I do believe the book reveals more about Mr. Stephanopolous than the author intended. A recurrent arogance that the Clinton Team in particular and liberals in general are the only ones that truely "care" about average American people. Most disturbing was how that over inflated sense of rightiousness translated into the perpetual "ends justifing the means" outlook of Mr. Stephanopolous. During the first campaign did he ever stop to think that no matter what he thought of Clintons program, this man might be dangerous to the overall health of the republic? Does he have any regrets about vilifying those who genuinely did have that fear? What I believe is the true revelation of this book is that Mr. Stephanopolous was more concerned with the advancement of his own career first, the partisan success of the liberal wing of the Democratic country second, and the well being of the United States, perhaps, third. I hope his father is proud of him now that the result of his handiwork is playing a significant role in the human disaster that is Kosovo. How ironic for a liberal, but isnt that usually the case.

All too Human > Customer Review #3:
Insight into youth, ego, power, and the struggle of spinning

This is a fascinating book about George Stephanopoulous. Not Bill Clinton, George Stephanopoulous. If youve ever wondered how a 30-something law school graduate can become an influential person with the ear of the president, this is your primer.

Mr. Stephanopoulous is ruthlessly honest about his inexperience and the near disasters that resulted, and I found myself cheering for him to find his way as the memoir progressed. He covers his childhood to his resignation from the Clinton White House in 1996, with an epilouge about Monica and Impeachment, and the deterioration of his relationship with the President once Mr. Stephanopoulos became a member of the other side -- the media.

He talks about a life filled with minute-to-minute firefighting, and frustration at not being able to accomplish the political missions closest to his heart and the Presidents. Yes, he suffers from depression and anxiety, but that is not the focal point of the book. The focus is on his personal relationships with the President and others in the White House, struggling to maintain his position of power and close proximity to the President, and the political infighting that occurred between him and the (nefarious) Dick Morris.

He is very tough on himself, and more than willing to be honest even when his motives were not pure. After reading this book, I feel it was an act of bravery to write so candidly, and I have more respect for "Boy George".



 
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