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Bush at War

By: Bob Woodward
Narrated by: James Naughton
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With his unmatched investigative skill, Bob Woodward tells the behind-the-scenes story of how President George W. Bush and his top national security advisers, after the initial shock of the September 11 attacks, led the nation to war.

Extensive quotations from the secret deliberations of the National Security Council - and firsthand revelations of the private thoughts, concerns, and fears of the president and his war cabinet - make Bush at War an unprecedented chronicle of a modern presidency in a time of grave crisis.

Based on interviews with more than a hundred sources and four hours of exclusive interviews with the president, Bush at War reveals Bush's sweeping, almost grandiose, vision for remaking the world. "I'm not a textbook player, I'm a gut player," the president said.

Woodward's virtual wiretap into the White House Situation Room reveals a stunning group portrait of an untested president and his advisers, three of whom might themselves have made it to the presidency. In Bush at War, Bob Woodward once again delivers a reporting tour de force.

©2002 Bob Woodward, All Rights Reserved (P)2002 Simon & Schuster Inc., All Rights Reserved, AUDIOWORKS Is an Imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division, Simon & Schuster Inc.
  • Abridged Audiobook
  • Categories: History

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"With rare access to the Bush White House, Woodward has again given us a masterpiece of political reportage." (Barnes&Noble.com)

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Puff Piece

This is a puff piece for the Bush administration. The only interesting fact is that Bush always intended to invade Iraq, even before he was elected.

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Terrific hardcopy. Flawed audiobook abridgement

The subject matter is quite complex, and the reader should have the benefit of the reading experience completed by a full audio experience. This abridgement leaves out so many nuances of the hardcopy that it seems a waste. I'm very disappointed in the audiobook.

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  • M
  • 03-27-03

woodward at war?

i found his (BW) own thoughts and feelings came out a bit too much; after reading Watergate, and then this, you will know Woodward, which is Essential to understanding his writings and his own influenced feelings in his work. Hmmm, makes one think twice about his... jounalism.

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Great inside review

This is a must listen if you are a keen follower of the 9/11 attacks and the events that followed. The inside account depicts emotion, interviews and unprecedented access to the BUSH predentcy.

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  • JR
  • 01-23-03

Where's The Beef?

Interesting backround information but not enough substance. Woodward's lack of objectivity shows.

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Exciting non-fiction

This is the most exciting non-fiction I have ever read. It has all the makings of a Tom Clancy novel. I had to keep reminding myself that this was real.

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  • RS
  • 12-15-02

Loved The Book

This is a great audio book about Bush and the War on Terrorism.

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awful, just awful

terrible hero worship, myopic jingoism, weak and wandering narrative....if thats what you're looking for, this book has it all

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Don't waste your time

Whitewash job for Bush Administration. No real substance to book.

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I am no fan of Woodward, but

If Woodward is to be believed Bush's leadership qualities are outstanding. He studies a problem then decides what to do, then never looks back.

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