I have recently finished reading President George W. Bush's new book, Decision Points, and am nearly through with Karl Rove's book, Courage and Consequence. It was instructive to read them in tandem since they cover much of the same material but from the different perspective of each author. I was left with the feeling of great respect for both men and perhaps amazement that the media and other liberals got so many of the events wrong because of the blinders they seem to wear when coming up against a conservative point of view. Labels due a disservice to everyone.
Imagine yourself in either man's shoes and having to deal with 9/11 or any of the many crises that arose on their watch. It is instructive to see both men take responsibility for failures as well as success. This only happens when the man knows himself through and through and has well-defined goals and principles. This made for excellent reading, and I highly recommend both books regardless of your political preferences. Happy travels.
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