Power Plays: Win or Lose--How History's Great Political Leaders Play the Game

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Summary: Power Plays
Review: Morris' latest book, Power Plays, is byfar his best in recent years. There is a noticable switch from his past books,to a new and exciting style that combines historical and political analysis. Each chapter attacks a unique topic and evaluates the issue from both a successful and an unsuccessful angle.
My favorite chapter was the last one that discusses a leader's ability to mobilize a nation in times of crisis, the parallels to today are obvious and it is interesting to read the conclusions that Morris makes. Like Morris, I question whether or not Bush will be able to keep his focus throughout this war on terroism and "an essentially unknowable enemy".
Power Plays is the perfect mix between history and politics, and Morris carefully leads you through some of the most important lessons in history and their political implications. It's a great read with valuable lessons to be learned.

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Summary: worthless
Review: When you talk about political pundits, you talk about Dick Morris. After all, it's Dick Morris - need I say more. Didn't think so. Dick Morris has proven himself amongst preeminent political gurus of the last quarter century through his skillful handling of Clinton's ongoing improprieties in The White House. Although he was let go by Clinton, Dick Morris shows little or no ill will towards his former boss. He tends to lampoon Al Gore moreso and his total fiasco of a campaign in 2000. From his unique insights into Watergate to his visceral reaction to Hillary's lewd advances toward him, this shocking tour de force is any political pundit's book du jour, if you will. I was contemplating giving it 4 stars due to his lack of dirt on Clinton, but then I remembered one thing: It's Dick Morris. 5 Stars.