What a President Should Know But Most Learn Too Late: An Insider's View on How to Succeed in the Oval Office by Lawrence B. Lindsey

by Lawrence B. Lindsey

In dual briefings to the American public and the next occupant of the Oval Office, this book provides intriguing insight into the process of creating and managing the government and outlines what the most likely issues confronting the next president will be and how the president should respond.

Genres: Politics, Nonfiction, Economics

Hardcover

First published December 6, 2007

Reviews

[Mary Jo · Rating 3 out of 5]

A new name for this book may be "how to manipulate the public and continue the Imperial Presidency". A good reason to vote for change this political year.

I'm sure the author sees himself as a reasoned person and just wants people to understand the games one has to play as President but I was appalled by his basic premise.

[Elina · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this book to be an interesting inside commentary on the world of the presidency and the myriad of things to be considered by the man who is in the office. I particularly enjoyed the chapters addressed to the reader which gave a background to the memos he wrote to the incoming president. Economic policies, international and domestic policies as well as historical precedent of past presidents were all explained in a very approachable manner with humor and good understanding of the reader.

[MaryAlice]

What A President Should Know... by Lawrence B Lindsey is the type of book that, if I owned a copy, I would read it all, a little at a time, over a period of time. Since it needs to go back to library, I am probably going to move it to my Did Not Finish list.

Thinking I was going to return it today, I skipped to the end. Lindsey arrogantly suggests that the president do what he did ~ leave a memo for incoming president ~ or maybe even Lindsay's memo.

Interesting tidbits about history. Lindsey worked for Reagan and both Bushes, which seems to color his advice.

[Tonydowler Dowler · Rating 3 out of 5]

This books is very informative about the current landscape of the presidency, writen by someone who should know. It's useful in cutting through the FUD. It's got a vein of apologia for the policies of George Bush, but it least it explains the rationale behind some of the actions of this administration.

[Eric · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book for anyone wondering what our next President should think about. It's a quick read, too...I powered through this in about 8 hrs.

[Kevin Beary · Rating 4 out of 5]

He worked for Reagan , Bush Sr , and Bush jr - He leans a bit right , but he does frame the arguments well. Interesting view of politics , from the inside out. Worthy and easy read.