New York Times columnist Frank Rich reviews the trajectory of fictions spun by the Bush administration from 9/11 to Hurricane Katrina, revealing the most brilliant spin campaign ever conducted. Unabridged CDs - 8 CDs, 10 hours
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"Frank Rich does an excellent job of chronologically telling the enchanting story of how the corrupt and knieving administration that currently runs the world's most powerful country has managed to singlehandedly bring about the decline of the American government's credibility in oh so many ways."
— Eli (4 out of 5 stars)
" Not much more than what Rich usually writes in the Sunday NYT, but fun nevertheless. "
— Andy, 2/13/2014" So readable, so frightening, so sadly unsurprising... "
— Justine, 2/8/2014" Incisive,devastating and very funny view into Bush's lies and deceptions about Iraq- Rich puts it all together in a very entertaining fashion. "
— Charluch, 2/7/2014" The book was actually fairly interesting with some very interesting turns of phras, but it was the kind of book I need to read in small doses. I returned it to the library after only a few chapters. I'll probably get it again in a few months. "
— Bert, 2/5/2014" I was going through my brother-in-laws excellent book collection and noticed this book. Thought I should give if a go.... Will report later.... Ok, reporting...Man, was this a real presidency... Man, this author really talked about how this Good ol' boy club made it all the way to the White House. Good for them I guess. Interesting read. "
— Chic2SD, 1/29/2014" So intelligently written, this book exposes a lot of what was behind the George Bush presidency of the last 8 years. What is astounding is how much we have become a society driven by reality-based television, and how this phenomenon has had its hand in what we've been allowed to learn about the actions and reactions of our commander in chief and the United States government. "
— Terrie, 1/15/2014" It is by Frank Rich, so you know it is going to be good... "
— Re, 1/14/2014" Good perspective about the effectiveness of the Bush administration "
— Bill, 1/3/2014" Condemnation of the Bush administration as it pertains to Katrina and 9/11. Not for Bush fans. "
— Barb, 12/3/2013" Good read. Frank Rich is good guy. "
— Cliff, 7/9/2013" This is very well-written and a quick read. There is a long, detailed, and immensely useful time line at the end of the book. It's also incredibly depressing, but sometimes it's important to read about such things. "
— Ainsley, 5/6/2013" How stupid our country is, and what we are not paying attention to. That this administration will go down as one of the most incompetent and intellectually bankrupt administrations in our nation's history. "
— David, 4/5/2013" I'll be honest, I gave up on this book. It was a combination of surprisingly dry writing and information that has been re-hashed so many times that I just didn't want to read about it anymore. It's gone from my shelves now, sold back to a secondhand shop. "
— Mary, 10/6/2012" Weak facts and too biased to offer up a legitimate argument. Do your homework before you let this book get you worked up. "
— Ted, 9/29/2012" Satire, Satire and more satire and too bad this was all based on fact. "
— Phil, 9/26/2012" Like a walk down a very scary memory lane. Did that really happen?? Are they really that evil and is everyone else really that dumb? "
— Jonathan, 4/16/2012" Bah, Frank Rich. I think you're supposed to be my hero, but I can't stand you. I learned exactly nothing new from this book. I did, however, read the whole thing. The writing is decent. "
— Sarah, 3/24/2012" This great book really illustrates how the Bush Administration was unprepared for September 11 as well the consequences in Iraq and Katrina and just how out of touch he and his cabinet of CEO's was with the American people. "
— Bob, 11/6/2011" Even if one tenth of this book is true, and the rest is partisan complaining...the Bush years were bad. "
— LunchBagArt, 8/30/2011" Condemnation of the Bush administration as it pertains to Katrina and 9/11. Not for Bush fans. "
— Barb, 5/17/2011" How the George W. Bush administration operated. "
— Paula, 11/27/2010" Frank Rich addressed the media circus around the Bush presidency and how inaccurate reporting ruled. Very good book, very interesting, but got a little tedious by the end (probably should have read it closer to the time I bought it when the topic was more current). "
— Kristina, 11/5/2010" Weak facts and too biased to offer up a legitimate argument. Do your homework before you let this book get you worked up. "
— Ted, 10/31/2010" Satire, Satire and more satire and too bad this was all based on fact. "
— Phil, 8/30/2009" another great book exposing the atrocities of the Bush Admin. "
— Chris, 7/22/2009" The book was actually fairly interesting with some very interesting turns of phras, but it was the kind of book I need to read in small doses. I returned it to the library after only a few chapters. I'll probably get it again in a few months. "
— Bertk, 6/20/2009" Even if one tenth of this book is true, and the rest is partisan complaining...the Bush years were bad. "
— LunchBagArt, 5/24/2009" Frank Rich making a detailed account of all the lies that the George W. Bush's administration came up with to justify the invasion of Iraq. An eye-opening experience. "
— Alberto, 4/26/2009Frank Rich served from 1980 to 1993 as the chief drama critic for the New York Times, and is now an op-ed columnist at the paper, as well as senior writer for the New York Times Magazine. He lives in New York City
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