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    Summary: A Matter of Character: Review and Analysis of Ronald Kessler's Book
    Summary: A Matter of Character: Review and Analysis of Ronald Kessler's Book
    Summary: A Matter of Character: Review and Analysis of Ronald Kessler's Book
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    Summary: A Matter of Character: Review and Analysis of Ronald Kessler's Book

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    The must-read summary of Ronald Kessler's book: "A Matter of Character: Inside the White House of George W. Bush".

    This complete summary of "A Matter of Character" by Ronald Kessler, a bestselling non-fiction author and renowned American journalist, outlines the findings of his independent investigation into the character of George W. Bush during his time as US president, against a backdrop of media bias and heavy criticism both nationally and internationally. It summarises the interviews Kessler undertook with people in his administration and illustrates that, despite his failings, George W. Bush always showed the important qualities of strong character and leadership.

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    • Understand the inner workings of the Bush administration
    • Expand your knowledge of American politics

    To learn more, read "A Matter of Character" and discover Ronald Kessler's findings on Bush's character and leadership, despite the large amount of criticism he received.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPolitical Book Summaries
    Release dateJan 30, 2017
    ISBN9782511003046
    Summary: A Matter of Character: Review and Analysis of Ronald Kessler's Book

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      Book Abstract

      In A Matter of Character, Ronald Kessler digs deeply into the inner sanctum of the White House and George W. Bush’s personal life, trying to uncover the true character of America’s current president. Honesty, integrity and clarity of purpose are the qualities Kessler discovers while investigating the president, a leader who is so scrutinized – and so criticized – at home and around the world.

      Kessler charges that most of what people think they know about Bush simply isn’t true and that these myths are driven mainly by biased reporting in the media. Through his extraordinary access to the administration and its key players, Kessler reveals how America’s first M.B.A. president negotiates challenges such as terrorism, the economy and education reform. He also interviews Secret Service agents, former presidential aides, career White House employees and some of Bush’s closet friends – individuals who know the George W. Bush that the public never sees. Kessler concludes that the pressures of the White House always expose the true character of any president and that the character of George W. Bush is one of vision, courage, patience, optimism, integrity, decisiveness,

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