With unprecedented candor, one of George W. Bush''s closest
aides takes readers behind the scenes of the Bush presidency, and
what exactly happened to take it off course.
Scott McClellan was one of a few Bush loyalists from Texas who
became part of his inner circle of trusted advisers, and remained
so during one of the most challenging and contentious periods of
recent history. Drawn to Bush by his commitment to compassionate
conservatism and strong bipartisan leadership, McClellan served the
president for more than seven years, and witnessed day-to-day
exactly how the presidency veered off course.
In this refreshingly clear-eyed book, written with no agenda
other than to record his experiences and insights for the benefit
of history, McClellan provides unique perspective on what happened
and why it happened the way it did, including the Iraq war,
Hurricane Katrina, Washington''s bitter partisanship, and two
hotly-contested presidential campaigns. He gives readers a candid
look into who George W. Bush is and what he believes, and into the
personalities, strengths, and liabilities of his top aides.
Finally, McClellan looks to the future, exploring the lessons this
presidency offers the American people as we prepare to elect a new
leader.
關於作者:
Scott McClellan served as White House press secretary from
2003 to 2006. Before that he served as the principal deputy White
House press secretary and as traveling press secretary for the
Bush-Cheney 2000 campaign. Earlier in his career, Mr. McClellan
served as deputy communications director in the Texas governor''s
office and campaign manager for three successful statewide
campaigns. He is now a senior adviser to a global technology firm
and communications strategist. Born in Austin, Texas, he now lives
near Washington, D.C.