The Price of Politics (Abridged) Audiobook

" Fascinating account of what went wrong and what almost went eight during the 2011 debt ceiling fiscal crisis. Very timely as the US sits on the precipice of the fiscal cliff. "

" If I ever needed convincing that term limits would be a good idea, this book sealed it for me. It was helpful to read this right before the sequestration went into effect. Not the most gripping of reads but solid, behind-the-scenes Woodward stories... "

" Well written, but you'd really have to want to read about the federal budget to get seriously into this book. An essay would have done it. "

" A frightening storyline as this country again faces similar headlines. Sorry to say, the characters are identical now as in the summer of 2011. We can only hope they've graduated from kindergarten. Overall, a good inside look at our government - what we've grown to expect from Bob Woodward. "

" Surprisingly bad. I usually like Woodward's work and his insider accounts of D.C. But I couldn't get through it. "

" If you aren't already cynical about S politics, you will be. Don't read it if you have a limited attention span for repetition and lots of minutiae relating to petty interactions. "

" Detailed account of the debt negotiations. It basically slams everyone involved. The writing was a little dry at times. But, I have a high tolerance for dry politics. Something that I don't have a high tolerance for is the f-bomb. Watch out for Rahm Emmanuel. "

" Well written quick read on the events that brought us to the brink of the Fiscal Cliff. I like Woodward's political writing because you can not define him as a conservative or liberal, he just reported the events based on interviews and no one was off limits. "

" Great insight of the workings of the administration. There's plenty to criticize in this presidency, it's just things of more substance than the hatred spewed in society as a hole. This book really highlights he failures if people Obama put in administration. "

" Woodward is always a good read. A timely book as well as we approach the so-called fiscal cliff, as it deals with the 2011 budget mess. "

" You pretty much have to be a political junky in order to get through this one.:) Other than that, it's pretty much equally exposing/damning of both political parties and Obama on the debt negotiations. "

" Even-handed telling of recent partisan dispute. Incredible access to the major players. Very good read, important even. "

" Potentially great subject matter, but the treatment is too superficial. "

" I am enjoying this book because it is a fascinating back room look into the fiscal crisis of 2011 which has lead to our currently looming "fiscal cliff." Let's hope that the players can get along better this time! "

" Not my usually reading but very hard to put down. Woodward and staff make a complicated story understandable and riveting. He is balanced in his judgments and shows the complexity of human behavior, motivation, and relationships. "

" It really showed me more of what goes on inside the White House, & was really fascinating. However, it is a tedious, as you see them renegotiating a deal a thousand different times. But still worth your while if you're into politics. "

" An equally unflattering portrait of President Obama and Speaker Boehner detailing their failure to rise to the occasion of the 2011 debt ceiling stalemate. "

" Extremely boring; but, nearly all of his books are a test of patience and endurance. To his credit, the thoroughness of his books will undoubtedly teach you something. "

" I loved Plan of Attack, Bush at War, and Obama's Wars. I suspect this one will be no different. "

" Was reading during the fiscal cliff bruhaha in 2012/2013. Made me sick about how everything is repeating itself: same players, same outcomes (or lack of outcomes) "