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4.3 AVERAGE
4.3 AVERAGE
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not my type of book, told well though, could not get over the american perspective that it’s only a tragedy if it’s americans that die like wtf
An excellent history of the Situation Room, how it came to be, how presidents used it, and the crises that were handled there. The behind-the-scenes examination of some of the most difficult things we have faced as a nation over the last 60 years was well-researched and engaging. So much gratitude to the many non-political individuals who put in the long hours and did the hard work there--may we hope a few of them are still there. Excellent on audio.
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This book was a very interesting read on a topic that many people don’t really give much thought to. Detailing the situation room from creation, to the most recent presidential administration. Hearing about the historical events that room endured, as well as the men and women that served in it bought brand new light.
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Despite what you might think, this is not a very political book*. It is looking at a special room and how it has handled events across 12 presidents. The audiobook has some surprising moments like hearing actual recordings of the Situation Room being alerted to JFK being pronounced dead and LBJ calling for status updates.
Technology has changed so much since JFK established the sit room. And it providesa different look at events like 9/11. One Situation Room staff member says they "serve in silence." think that is true. The interviews from those who served across multiple presidents (both Democratic and Republican) were extremely interested.
*The Trump section was stressful. The COVID stuff was stressful. This was probably the only section that really went in on a president. Even when another former president is drunk and not showing up, the book still focuses on the people in the room dealing with foreign policy. But all things considered, I don't blame George for a slight dig here.... because a lot of it was the truth.
Technology has changed so much since JFK established the sit room. And it providesa different look at events like 9/11. One Situation Room staff member says they "serve in silence." think that is true. The interviews from those who served across multiple presidents (both Democratic and Republican) were extremely interested.
*The Trump section was stressful. The COVID stuff was stressful. This was probably the only section that really went in on a president. Even when another former president is drunk and not showing up, the book still focuses on the people in the room dealing with foreign policy. But all things considered, I don't blame George for a slight dig here.... because a lot of it was the truth.
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Absolute must read for all Americans. I feel it's a fair and balanced look at presidents through history from the lens of the apolitical Sit Room. From presidents who leaned heavily on intelligence and those who hardly cared.
This book provides great insight and perspective with a non-partisan historical look back on one of the most important "rooms" and what goes on there in America.