What Happened : Inside the Bush White House and Washington's Culture of...

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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.

Product IdentifiersPublisherPublicaffairsISBN-101586485563ISBN-139781586485566eBay Product ID (ePID)63184768Product Key FeaturesFormatHardcoverPublication Year2008LanguageEnglishDimensionsWeight23.1 OzWidth6.1in.Height0.5in.Length9.3in.Additional Product FeaturesDewey Edition22IllustratedYesDewey Decimal978.931Copyright Date2008AuthorScott McclellanNumber of Pages368 PagesLc Classification NumberE902Publication Date2008-06-03ReviewsAssociated Press, June 20, 2008 "McClellan has burned the talking points - and his bridges - in writing this book, and the results are a more sophisticated assessment than most anything his former colleagues turned out.What Happenedprovides a telling and unflattering glimpse of Bush and his White House, also makes an important commentary on Washington's poisonous political climate - one that Bush promised to change, but did not, McClellan writes.", Seattle Post-Intelligencer, June 5, 2008 "Once smoke clears, McClellan will be seen as a true patriot."