Bush describes the critical decisions of his presidency and personal life. I was also quite pleasantly surprised at the excellent quality of the writing in decision points. A groundbreaking new brand of presidential memoir, decision points will captivate supporters, surprise critics, and change perspectives on eight remarkable years in. Decision points is wellwritten, and interesting from start to finish. George bush decision points how many books will he sell. Due to shipping costs and security concerns, we regret that it is not possible for president and mrs. The book surpassed sales of two million copies less than two months after its. Bush brings readers inside the texas governors mansion on the. George bush book decision points lifted from advisers. Free download or read online decision points pdf epub book. This first edition copy of decision points has been personally autographed by president george w. With more than 200 photographs, videos, letters, and speeches, this deluxe ebook edition of decision points brings to life the critical decisions of george w.
Decision points brings readers inside the texas governors mansion on the night of the 2000 election, aboard air force one during the harrowing hours after the attacks of september 11, 2001, into the situation room moments before the start of the war in iraq, and behind the scenes at the white house for many other historic presidential decisions. Bush narrates and describes the critical decisions of his presidency and personal life. The first edition of the novel was published in november 9th 2010, and was written by george w. Bush revisits nearly all the controversial decisions of his tenure and defends them. Bush waves while signing copies of his new memoir decision points at borders books on november 9, 2010 in. Near fine first edition book in near fine dust jacket. The voice in which it is written is occasionally recognizable as that of george w. George bush decision points how many books will he. How a liberal should read, and even appreciate, the confessions and the revelations of decision points. It kept my interest and made me realize how overwhelming the job of president must be. Rather, he attempts to give the reader an idea of what he was thinking and feeling when he made some of his most important decisions. Bush employed christopher michel, one of his former speechwriters, to ghostwrite the book, and i think michel largely got it right. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 497 pages and is available in hardcover format. Bushs memoir decision points could well have been titled the decider decides.
The main characters of this history, politics story are george w. He and his wife, laura, now live in dallas, where they founded the george w. The title of the book, decision points, provides bush s framework. Very limited number of these signed, first edition hardcovers. New york ap the publisher of former president george w. Decision points is a very personal book by a very controversial president. As i read decision points, i could hear echoes and cadences of bushs best speeches. The decisions that reached his desk impacted people around the world.
Decision points records that, during his eight years in the oval office, bush read 14 books on the first republican commanderinchief. Nov 15, 2010 decision points by george bush virgin. Bush to autograph copies of their books sent through the mail. As bush readied for war in iraq, he wrote his dad a note that said, i know what you went through. Decision points is the extraordinary account of americas 43rd president. George bush uses his memoir decision points to praise tony, barack obama, defend torture, and the invasions of afghanistan and iraq. Bush spends very little time on policy discussions or historical narratives in this book. Bush describes the critical decisions that shaped his presidency and personal life. Bush is back in the spotlight as he hits the media circuit to promote his new memoir decision points in. To obtain a copy of 41, decision points, or spoken from the heart signed by the author, please visit the george w. Bush offers a strikingly candid journey through the.
It was released on november 9, 2010, and the release was accompanied by national television appearances and a national tour. Bush s decision points is a memoir of his eightyear presidency. For the first time, we learn president bushs perspective and insights on. Nov 12, 2010 in most instances of bush s literary swiping, he was at least present for the scene. Bush waves while signing copies of his new memoir decision points at borders books on november 9, 2010 in dallas, texas. Unfortunately, bookplates are not available at the present time. Follow how reaction to the book unfolded published. The title of the book, decision points, provides bushs framework. But the point of a memoir is that it is the authors version of events.
I have thoroughly enjoyed decision points by george w. Decision points i just finished reading this book and found it to be very insightful. His decision to quit drinking and the journey that led him to his christian faith the. Bush served as president of the united states during eight of the most consequential years in american history. Even if many readers may not agree with his views on the subjects, bushs memories of 911, hurricane. A portrait of my father and his previous book, decision points, is the bestselling presidential he previously served as governor of texas. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading decision points.
Nov 10, 2010 bush defends his legacy in decision points in his new memoir, decision points, former president george w. Buy a cheap copy of decision points book by george w. Nov 14, 2010 this book s ideas will have resonance with a large segment of the population, and a notable number among the elites. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read decision points. Dec 19, 2010 bush claims to have been the first president to really get tough on terrorism. Bush offers a strikingly candid journey through the defining decisions of his life. Decision points is based primarily on my recollections. Decision points is already atop amazons bestseller list.
It is also an autobiographical look at some aspects of his earlier life, including family, courtship, governorship, his alcohol problem, school years, and military service. But a fairminded assessment of his book should at least allow people a better and deeper understanding of him, the decisions he faced, and how he. Quitting drinking was the toughest decision ive ever made. Bush barely two years out of office points out in the acknowledgement of his memoir, decision points. This does provide details that were previously unknown such as comparing his call to run for the presidency with moses call from god to lead, p.
Jul 07, 2011 decision points is wellwritten, and interesting from start to finish. It has been such a treat to read all about the man and what shaped his life as well as his presidency. It is a book that is part spin, part mea culpa, part family scrapbook, part selfconscious effort to reshape his political legacy. Bushs decision points is a terrifying journey into the. Bush english get original pocket price read reader windows.
Oct 05, 2010 decision points is the extraordinary account of americas 43rd president. Nov 09, 2010 publishers of president bush s decision points have printed up 1. I found president bush to be an honest and sincere person. In gripping, neverbeforeheard detail, president george w. I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in history andor one of the greatest presidents of our time. Bush presidential center at southern methodist university. In most instances of bush s literary swiping, he was at least present for the scene. Bush defends his legacy in decision points in his new memoir, decision points, former president george w.
Bush book brings former president back in spotlight photos by elyse siegel former president george w. My decision to invade afghanistan was a departure from americas policies over the past two decades. It is a book that is part spin, part mea culpa, part family scrapbook, part self conscious effort to reshape his political legacy. Decision points kindle edition by bush, george w download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In this candid and gripping account, president george w. Bush defence viewpoints from uk defence forum tuesday, 30 november 2010 08. President bill clintons my life sold 606,000 in its first week, and has totaled 2. Bush informal, homespun, jokeybut more often its the. Let it be said that he was our president during a very stressful period in our history and did the best he could. Perhaps wistfully, bush points out that truman left office deeply unpopular, with his ratings in the 20s, yet is today seen as one of the greats.
The stem cell decision came early in bush s presidency. It would be nice to say that bush grew in office like henry v, the wastrel youth and son of a famous father to whom he was often compared. I think people of all political stripes should read it. Bush s book is a collection of other peoples versions of events. The book surpassed sales of two million copies less than two months after its release, breaking the record previously held by former president bill clintons memoir my life. Shattering the conventions of political autobiography, george w. Perhaps a future book by bush will address more of the political criticisms books about bush most certainly will. Alastair campbell lays down a challenge for guardian readers to reconsider the legacy of george. Somehow, though, it isnt the great emancipator who comes. Bush barely two years out of office points out in the acknowledgement of his memoir, decision points, virtually every member of his extended, very. The bush family has a long tradition of public service. Decision points is the extraordinary memoir of americas 43rd president.
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