Presidential Election 2008 - The Book(s)

The campaign for the Presidency is heating up. One just has to look at your local bookstore to see how much...

A Few of the Democrats:

Hilary Rodham Clinton's Living History.

An autobiography, she outlines her childhood, college years, introduction to politics and the courtship between her and Bill Clinton, and, of course, her life and times as First Lady of the United States and the "vast right-wing conspiracy" that was eager to take the Clinton Presidency down.

A thoughtful review on Amazon:
"All right, let's be honest. Everyone who thought that she was going to confess that she was an axe murderer who enjoyed cross-dressing and drowning newborn kittens please raise your hand. Right, no hands."

Barack Obama's The Audacity of Hope.

Obama's 2004 speech at the Democratic National Convention gets a deeper treatment here, as Obama highlights his personal views on faith, values, and his vision for America.

A thoughtful review on Amazon:
"I find little reason in "Audacity of Hope" to believe that an Obama presidency would move the U.S. away from its militaristic, hegemonic, imperialist policies."

Dennis Kucinich's A Prayer for America

Kucinich shares his personal and political beliefs in a collection of speeches and essays.

A thoughtful review on Amazon:
"Dennis Kucinich inspired me to get into politics. He is a courageous progressive who stands up for that in which he believes. That said, this book is not worth even the bargain price."

Bill Richardson's Between Worlds

Richardson, yes, lays out the highlights of his professional career and shares his views on his personal and political beliefs.

A thoughtful review on Amazon:
"Disappointing--shallower than anticipated."

A Few of the Republicans:

Rudolph Giuliani's Leadership

New York's famous former mayor explains how he used specific management strategies to run the city and handle crises, including, of course, 9/11.

A thoughtful review on Amazon:
"You people don't actually still think this thing is a "hero" do you? oink, oink...he's ganna (sic) teach anyone about morals...what a joke...and all of you that still fall prey to his falasies (sic)...and fantacies (sic)."

John McCain's Worth the Fighting For

A memoir highlighting his career as a Congressman.

A thoughtful review on Amazon:
"Does this man ever tire of tooting his own horn? He writes reams of paper on his terrible POW experiences and how courage matters. Yet he refuses to protect the people of his own state (AZ) from the huge onslaught of illegals from Mexico. Illegals are committing crimes and destroying personal property. They are also desecrating the vaunted natural landscapes that liberal environmentalists are always screaming about."

Mitt Romney's Turnaround

The book highlights his management success as CEO of the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.

A thoughtful review on Amazon:
"Mitt Romney made his fortune by buying companies, breaking them up, firing their employees, and selling the assets. Now that he has his eyes on national office, he is trying to re-make himself into a kinder, gentler person. Don't be fooled."

Happy reading and God bless America!