Game Change

Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime

By: John Heilemann, Mark Halperin

Narrated by: Dennis Boutsikaris

“It’s one of the best books on politics of any kind I’ve read. For entertainment value, I put it up there with Catch 22.” —The Financial Times

“It transports you to a parallel universe in which everything in the National Enquirer is true….More interesting is what we learn about the candidates themselves: their frailties, egos and almost super-human stamina.” —The Financial Times

“I can’t put down this book!” —Stephen Colbert

Game Change is the New York Times bestselling story of the 2008 presidential election, by John Heilemann and Mark Halperin, two of the best political reporters in the country. In the spirit of Richard Ben Cramer’s What It Takes and Theodore H. White’s The Making of the President 1960, this classic campaign trail book tells the defining story of a new era in American politics, going deeper behind the scenes of the Obama/Biden and McCain/Palin campaigns than any other account of the historic 2008 election.

©2010 John Heilemann and Mark Halperin; (P)2010 HarperAudio

Political smut

The narrative was great sport; there was enough catty tidbits about most of the characters who wish to lead us to remind one not to take any politician very seriously. The delicious irony of this book is the adoration that was poured on Obama and his immediate circle. Unfortunately Obama and his administration have not been able to live up to the great expectations. The author's adoration of Obama kept the juicy details of the Annointed One's faults and foibles out of the book. The Edwards reporting is priceless.

I would recommend the book to anyone who enjoys political dirt. The most interesting tidbits will be found when an Obama insider goes rogue.

Loved It!

I could not have loved this more! I'm so sad that it's over.

Interesting and Insightful

I was surprised that this book held my interest in each section. It is an objective telling of what went on behind the scenes of the campaigns. It reveals the human side of the candidates in a nonpartisan way.

Well Researched and Compelling

A fascinating tail of life on the campaign trail at the highest level of American politics. The authors pull back the curtain, and allow us a glimpse inside the campaigns inner sanctum. A cast of ego-maniacs full of self doubt, loathing, and a manic drive to reach the heights. If you are at all interested in politics you must read this book.

great book about the 2008 election

What made the experience of listening to Game Change the most enjoyable?

well, i liked the outcome which was very much to my liking. that effected the way i felt about the book. i think conservative republicans may feel very different.

Who was your favorite character and why?

obama of course. but palin was an interesting piece of work.

What about Dennis Boutsikaris’s performance did you like?

yes he did a good job reading the book. he has a good voice for audio books.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

i think i read it in four sittings. but i read most of the second half in one sitting.

Any additional comments?

there were so many "incidents happening in that election i do wish the debates were covered more comprehensively.

it is a good read if you are a obama supporter. i am and i thoroughly enjoyed the book.