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hanspeterebech 's review for:
The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir
by John R. Bolton
John Bolton writes in the epilogue "It is jarringly apparent to government veterans that those who have never been on the "inside" find it difficult, if not impossible, to understand what goes on and why."
There are not many jobs in the world similar to the one that John Bolton had and hopefully not many bosses similar to his either. At the same time, it is a job where many of the decisions may affect all of us for a long time.
That's why I found the book fascinating and an exciting read. It describes in great detail what it entails to oversee the national security of the USA and the many dilemmas that must be managed.
The book doesn't have Donald Trump as its main subject. It explains what taking care of national security looks like from a republican and conservative perspective. It includes documenting why Donald Trump makes this job even harder. The president is apparently not able to distinguish the national interest of the USA from his own personal interests.
Although I am politically miles from John Bolton I do recognize his insight, experience and integrity. He comes across as a person with high ethical standards and someone who walks his talk.
There are not many jobs in the world similar to the one that John Bolton had and hopefully not many bosses similar to his either. At the same time, it is a job where many of the decisions may affect all of us for a long time.
That's why I found the book fascinating and an exciting read. It describes in great detail what it entails to oversee the national security of the USA and the many dilemmas that must be managed.
The book doesn't have Donald Trump as its main subject. It explains what taking care of national security looks like from a republican and conservative perspective. It includes documenting why Donald Trump makes this job even harder. The president is apparently not able to distinguish the national interest of the USA from his own personal interests.
Although I am politically miles from John Bolton I do recognize his insight, experience and integrity. He comes across as a person with high ethical standards and someone who walks his talk.