A Matter of Character

Publisher Description

More than seventy-five books attacking George W. Bush have been published so far. Now, finally, thereas a book that sets the record straight against a backdrop of media bias. And itas not by a conservative idealogue but by an award-winning independent reporter who set out to find the real President Bush behind the two-dimensional public image.? Ronald Kessler was granted unique access to the West Wing and interviewed the key players of the Bush administrationafrom Condoleezza Rice to Karl Rove to the president himself. Kessler also interviewed Bushas close friends, college roommates, and former aides.? His surprising conclusion: George W. Bush isnat the most articulate or scholarly president in history, but he scores very high on the factors that count most: character and leadership. President Bush has a more clearly defined moral instinct, management style, and self-awareness than any other recent president. ? And without question, President Bush is the driving force behind his