Cliff Sims writes candidly about his time spent with the Trump campaign followed by his time in the White House serving on President Donald J. Trump'sCliff Sims writes candidly about his time spent with the Trump campaign followed by his time in the White House serving on President Donald J. Trump's staff. From detailed notes he took during this time, he reconstructs his encounters with the President, other members of the White House staff, as well as members of Congress.
Mr. Sims is well educated, bright and is politically conservative. I chose to read this book for just those reasons, hoping it would help me, and perhaps other readers, who have opposite political views to understand the appeal of Donald Trump. Though I think Mr. Sims gave it the old college try, I am still at a loss to understand the appeal of Trump, but that is not the author's fault as much as it is a difference between two very different political perspectives and ideologies. After reading several books by those with more than a passing acquaintance with this President, I think it's time I accept the reality that I may never understand the appeal of this President, the philosophy of today's conservatives, and the rule breaking and deal making that seems to be widely accepted and exercised by today's GOP political operatives, especially those who say they are Christians. I found the book interesting, but was frustrated by the almost bland acceptance of actions that I and many others find unacceptable. Perhaps you had to be there? If the subject interests you, the book is a good read. And, though I obviously did not keep my personal comments out of this review, the book does paint a picture of what life in the Trump aura is really like.
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Cliff Sims writes candidly about his time spent with the Trump campaign followed by his time in the White House serving on President Donald J. Trump's staff. From detailed notes he took during this time, he reconstructs his encounters with the President, other members of the White House staff, as well as members of Congress.
Mr. Sims is well educated, bright and is politically conservative. I chose to read this book for just those reasons, hoping it would help me, and perhaps other readers, who have opposite political views to understand the appeal of Donald Trump. Though I think Mr. Sims gave it the old college try, I am still at a loss to understand the appeal of Trump, but that is not the author's fault as much as it is a difference between two very different political perspectives and ideologies. After reading several books by those with more than a passing acquaintance with this President, I think it's time I accept the reality that I may never understand the appeal of this President, the philosophy of today's conservatives, and the rule breaking and deal making that seems to be widely accepted and exercised by today's GOP political operatives, especially those who say they are Christians. I found the book interesting, but was frustrated by the almost bland acceptance of actions that I and many others find unacceptable. Perhaps you had to be there? If the subject interests you, the book is a good read. And, though I obviously did not keep my personal comments out of this review, the book does paint a picture of what life in the Trump aura is really like.
Have you ever imagine what life would be like without technology? No phone (landline or smart phone). No Internet. No central heating. No running wateHave you ever imagine what life would be like without technology? No phone (landline or smart phone). No Internet. No central heating. No running water. No indoor plumbing. Mark Boyle made the choice to build and live in a small cabin without all of these things. Plus, he and his girlfriend chose to live mostly off the land on what they could grow or hunt.
I've been interested in reading about these types of experiences for many years. People have all sorts of reasons for making drastic changes in life style. Some of these reasons are not unique, but the people who choose to go off the grid certainly are. And their choice to do so are just as valid as mine not to do so.
Mark Boyle writes clearly about his experiences. At first, I found the story interesting, but I gave this book 3 stars because it seemed to go on and on and ... on. Since this is his story, he, of course, as the right to tell it his way, but I found his strong opinions, inserted into nearly every paragraph, to be a bit much, and I stopped reading at the 90% mark, as a result. Still it is an interesting story, worth the read if the subject interests you.
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Have you ever imagine what life would be like without technology? No phone (landline or smart phone). No Internet. No central heating. No running water. No indoor plumbing. Mark Boyle made the choice to build and live in a small cabin without all of these things. Plus, he and his girlfriend chose to live mostly off the land on what they could grow or hunt.
I've been interested in reading about these types of experiences for many years. People have all sorts of reasons for making drastic changes in life style. Some of these reasons are not unique, but the people who choose to go off the grid certainly are. And their choice to do so are just as valid as mine not to do so.
Mark Boyle writes clearly about his experiences. At first, I found the story interesting, but I gave this book 3 stars because it seemed to go on and on and ... on. Since this is his story, he, of course, as the right to tell it his way, but I found his strong opinions, inserted into nearly every paragraph, to be a bit much, and I stopped reading at the 90% mark, as a result. Still it is an interesting story, worth the read if the subject interests you.
Robyn Carter is about to return to the police force after suffering a personal tragedy and working, for a time, as a private investigator. The cases sRobyn Carter is about to return to the police force after suffering a personal tragedy and working, for a time, as a private investigator. The cases she is working on seem not to be connected, but as she begins to investigate missing person situation, a murder and a kidnapped child incident, she realizes she has to solve them all in order to catch a killer.
I really enjoyed this novel. It was indeed a thriller. The plot's twists and turns gave me the feeling of navigating a very curvy road, in the dark, at high speed. I never knew what might be around the next corner. For those who might be squeamish about crime scene description, be prepared. I will go on to read the other books in the Series.
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Robyn Carter is about to return to the police force after suffering a personal tragedy and working, for a time, as a private investigator. The cases she is working on seem not to be connected, but as she begins to investigate missing person situation, a murder and a kidnapped child incident, she realizes she has to solve them all in order to catch a killer.
I really enjoyed this novel. It was indeed a thriller. The plot's twists and turns gave me the feeling of navigating a very curvy road, in the dark, at high speed. I never knew what might be around the next corner. For those who might be squeamish about crime scene description, be prepared. I will go on to read the other books in the Series....more
Identity, friendship, and rules of conduct at an elite girls school are the subject of this book. J.T. Ellison weaves a masterfully intricate plot thaIdentity, friendship, and rules of conduct at an elite girls school are the subject of this book. J.T. Ellison weaves a masterfully intricate plot that keeps the reader in suspense throughout. A good read.
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Identity, friendship, and rules of conduct at an elite girls school are the subject of this book. J.T. Ellison weaves a masterfully intricate plot that keeps the reader in suspense throughout. A good read....more
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