Dec 11, 2022maipenrai rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
“Cohn realized that Trump had gone bankrupt six times and seemed not to mind. Bankruptcy was just another business strategy. Walk away, threaten to blow up the deal. Real power is fear.” “He’s always looking for adult supervision.” …
May 12, 2022LolaTony rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I think the book should have been titled 'Chaos & Absurdity'. I read this realistic report of trump's 'presidency' and it could have been a script for a Marx Brothers or 3 Stooges movie. Throughout the 4 years of chaos, infighting,…
Nov 30, 2020yvettedun rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Good book. Well researched and well written. If you pay attention even slightly to this man's horrendous impact on the US, then you have an idea of what is in here. If you need some convincing of his dangerousness, here ya go!
A glimpse into the whitehouse and Trumps character
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Jul 07, 2020rslade rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
First sentence in chapter 33: "It was not just the distraction of a wide-ranging Mueller investigation hanging over his head, but the constant media coverage that Trump had colluded with the Russians and/or obstructed justice, a real…
Apr 28, 2020Bookworm1136 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
4 stars. My son recommended that I read this book and I enjoyed the read. Bob Woodward is an investigative journalist and this was his book on the first few years of Donald Trump's Presidency, up until just before the release of the…
Nov 08, 2019ryankegley rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
“The reality was that the United States in 2017 was tethered to the words and actions of an emotionally overwrought, mercurial and unpredictable leader. Members of his staff had joined to purposefully block some of what they believed were…
Apr 23, 2019DavidSpencer99 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Ironically, I read this book just a couple of weeks before the contents of the Mueller Report finally reached the news. Episodes in the one mirrored testimony in the other. Woodward’s portrayal of Trump’s methods reinforces one of the…
Mar 30, 2019King_of_the_Squirrels rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Shit-show confirmed. Woodward's book is a bit uneven (seemed rushed) but it does shed brighter light on the dim bulbs in charge and the few that had any brains or ethics or integrity that would soon quit or be fired. Alarming. Infuriating.…
Despite the fact I felt we’d heard most of this already through media and Woodward’s interview sessions, I was left with 3 conclusions: the USA is being governed by an incompetent, irrational leader - we know this part but did we know how…
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CarleeMcDot
Feb 28, 2019CarleeMcDot rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I grabbed this from the library when I was waiting for the Michelle Obama book to become available. I had very little knowledge about the book prior to grabbing it (wasn't sure if it was "pro" Trump or "anti" Trump), but since it was…
When nixon was the common enemy of the liberals who wanted to stop 'the american war' (what the vietnamese call what we have called 'vietnam' ,or, 'the vietnam war), woodward could do no wrong. he represented as a clarion of Truth. Now,…
Feb 20, 2019Bookworm1562 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
There will come a time when President Trump’s full story will be known. People will say we should have known. Those who have read this book will not be surprised. Play those cards well Mueller.
Feb 18, 2019Liselara rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
For me, this felt like a succession of notes that were cut and pasted into a manuscript and then called a book. I found it hard to follow and disjointed. I expected some type of deep insight from Woodward and except for confirming that…
This is a must read for the American electorate. The picture of Mr Trump comes across as unfortunately not growing into the job and not putting the effort to grow into the job. He seems to be mesmerized by nightly news reports although he…
Jan 31, 2019toddhansen1 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
First half of this book made Trump out to be presidential. The second half lambasted him pretty good with barbs from his inner circle. Overall an enjoyable read
Jan 23, 2019mlgonzo36 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Bob Woodward has done an excellent job! I go back and reread some items just to keep my thoughts in perspective as this period in our nation has not ended.
Jan 19, 2019altybiz rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I was surprised and pleased with how simply and clearly Bob Woodward writes. Maybe it comes from a long life of journalism? I have followed Trump very closely so far, and although it's true that I was familiar with nearly everything that…
Jan 10, 2019val1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is a well-written audiobook that I found I just had to keep listening to! His research is awesome and the writing excellent! Highly recommend it - 5 full stars!
Read it if you want to really understand wtf is going on in the white house, and how close it is to a global disaster. Woodward somehow got a LOT of people to tell him--on the record, or on deep-background--the exact circumstances of all…
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