Front Row at the White House : My Life and Times

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Summary: Waste of a day
Review: Written by a professional,told like a story teller on the front porch somewhere in a small town. The experiences of eight presidents and the insight she brings to you make a great story in itself. The other part of the story with her views intertwined make this a great book that sometimes sounds like fiction but we all know is fact, sometimes to our disdain. Read it and enjoy.

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Summary: helen, helen, helen...
Review: you have so much to offer yet you recoil when i think you will strike. yes, you have spent your life covering some of the most fascinating people in the world. and yes, you have great stories to tell. but you fail in opening your personal self to the reader when relating your incredible experiences. it seems like you give us the tip of the iceberg about your experiences and leave the rest to the imagination. we get a glimpse of your views as a reporter, but what about helen thomas the person? how did you PERSONALLY feel about the people and incidents that occurred during your tenure? what was your gut instinct as a woman about international crises and happenings during your career? you give us a nibble when we have prepared for a buffett. this book reads like a history book when it should read as a memoir. i leared quite a lot about dozens of issues and people that i was not aware of prior to this publication. unfortunately, i feel that i didn't learn as much about helen thomas, the person, as i wanted to as well.