Decision Points

By: George W. Bush

Narrated by: George W. Bush

Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins

Publisher's summary

President George W. Bush describes the critical decisions of his presidency and personal life.

Decision Points is the extraordinary memoir of America’s 43rd president. Shattering the conventions of political autobiography, George W. Bush offers a strikingly candid journey through the defining decisions of his life. In gripping, never-before-heard detail, President Bush brings listeners inside the Texas Governor’s Mansion on the night of the hotly contested 2000 election; aboard Air Force One on 9/11, in the hours after America’s most devastating attack since Pearl Harbor; at the head of the table in the Situation Room in the moments before launching the war in Iraq; and behind the Oval Office desk for his historic and controversial decisions on the financial crisis, Hurricane Katrina, Afghanistan, Iran, and other issues that have shaped the first decade of the 21st century.

President Bush writes honestly and directly about his flaws and mistakes, as well as his accomplishments reforming education, treating HIV/AIDS in Africa, and safeguarding the country amid chilling warnings of additional terrorist attacks. He also offers intimate new details on his decision to quit drinking, discovery of faith, and relationship with his family.

A groundbreaking new brand of memoir, Decision Points will captivate supporters, surprise critics, and change perspectives on one of the most consequential eras in American history - and the man at the center of events.

©2010 George W. Bush (P)2010 Random House

moment of true

I now see how complex it is to live in the life of criticism by my miss judgment.

Started strong, finished mediocre.

Half interesting perspective into historic policy decisions, half shameless self promotion. Bush is a historian by training, and he knows that history will forget the criticisms he doesn't mention. I would have loved to have heard more of what Bush thought about those who disagreed with him, as he is said (by Hank Paulson, for example) to have been very thoughtful. I was disappointed not to get any insight into what he thought about the issues raised by detractors. I give it an extra star for Bush's narration, which I think definitely adds something in the long-term historic sense.

Very Interesting!

I really enjoyed learning about President Bush's time in the White House. The narrating was great. I recommend this book, I'm sure you'll learn something you didn't know.

Great insight

I really enjoyed this book. it vrought insights to several subjects. in addition it helped me understand why the President did what he did. I appreciate his efforts.

Insight on the Presidency

Whether you are a political fan or not there is something about hearing a President explain his decisions. I love that this book is read by George Bush. Its as if he's sitting in a room with you explaining why he made the decisions he's made. I may not agree. I may not have made the same decisions. But I now know what was behind his thinking in making his. This is a great read!!

Delivers what it promises

What did you love best about Decision Points?

Good insights from the oval office as key events played out.

Any additional comments?

Interesting way of portraying Bush's perspective as events played out during his tenure as President. Not a chronological autobiography, which occasionally was jarring as it is 2005 in one moment, then back to 2001 in another.. but this was explained in the book summary so was as promised.
Whether you like or dislike George W. Bush, you can't discount that President of the USA is one heck of a tough job and you don't get any

George W does this read well

I can't imagine what he went through but he highlights his hardest times in office. He is a great man.

Excellent Read

When the Bush Administration first went into office I was in middle school. This book opened up my eyes to the struggles he had during his presidency. great insight to his decisions.

Fantastic book, highly recommended!

I really enjoyed the story and the narration of this book by President Bush. There was so much that I didn't know about him and his family. I really enjoyed when he spoke about his time in office. I also enjoyed how he talked about some of his problems and failures and what he did to overcome them.

Superb read...A MUST!!

I loved this book and appreciated that is was narrated by "W" himself. I've always felt him to be a humble, God-fearing, down to earth gentleman and his "decisions" confirms that he is all of that. This was a very revealing and humbling read. I've gained the understanding that being President i an unbelievably hard and challenging position for anyone, including their family, as well as the entire administration. Thank you much for sharing your story, Mr. President!