Has anyone read the new Bob Woodward book, "State of Denial: Bush at War Part 3"?

Question

What did you think of it? Is it worth buying?

Answer 1

I have read so many excerpts and seen/heard him in so many interviews that I think I will forego purchasing the book. However, I'm glad he has completed it and that it is being so widely read.

I still haven't forgiven Woodward for bolstering the reputation of Bush by picturing him just the way Karl Rove and his Machiavellian minions wanted him pictured--in other words, the character they created; that is, the "good ole boy from Texas," tough-talking, decisive, but congenial. Nor do I think Woodward was altogether upright or blameless in his involvement in the Valerie Plame case.

In his first two books on the Bush regime, Woodward was altogether too willing to go along with the Rove/Cheney version of the Bush debacle rather than risk losing all his contacts in the administration. He probably knew that Cheney would cuss him out on the telephone (which he nows says Cheney did) and fire anyone who gave Woodward interviews. Now, however, with the Bush/Rove/Cheney administration winding down, he doesn't mind being ostracized.

Apparently, however, this book is well-written, scrupulously documented, and more unbiased in his treatment of the subject than previously. So have at it!

(I think I'll wait until it's $1 in a used bookstore. It will undoubtedly be important historically, esp. if Bush is impeached--as he unquestionably should be.)

Answer 2

it is his 0.33 e book with regard to the Bush administration. the 1st 2 have been oftentimes favorable to Dubya and his henchmen, yet this one isn't, because of the fact he found out new issues approximately them that weren't generic whilst he researched the 1st 2 books. He has a popularity for telling the actuality. Given what all of us already knew approximately Bush, Cheney and Rumsfeld, i think of he's in all probability good on the money.

Answer 3

yes its pretty good book