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Decision Points (2010) (edit title/settings)

by George W. Bush (Author) (edit contributors)

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President George W. Bush describes the critical decisions of his presidency and personal life. Decision Points is the extraordinary memoir of America’s 43rd president. Shattering the conventions of political autobiography, George W. Bush offers a strikingly candid journey through the... read more

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President George W. Bush describes the critical decisions of his presidency and personal life.

Decision Points is the extraordinary memoir of America's 43rd president. Shattering the conventions of political autobiography, George W. Bush offers a strikingly candid journey through the... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

President George W. Bush describes the critical decisions of his presidency and personal life.

Decision Points is the extraordinary memoir of America's 43rd president. Shattering the conventions of political autobiography, George W. Bush offers a strikingly candid journey through the defining decisions of his life.

In gripping, never-before-heard detail, President Bush brings readers inside the Texas Governor's Mansion on the night of the hotly contested 2000 election; aboard Air Force One on 9/11, in the hours after America's most devastating attack since Pearl Harbor; at the head of the table in the Situation Room in the moments before launching the war in Iraq; and behind the Oval Office desk for his historic and controversial decisions on the financial crisis, Hurricane Katrina, Afghanistan, Iran, and other issues that have shaped the first decade of the 21st century.

President Bush writes honestly and directly about his flaws and mistakes, as well as his accomplishments reforming education, treating HIV/AIDS in Africa, and safeguarding the country amid chilling warnings of additional terrorist attacks. He also offers intimate new details on his decision to quit drinking, discovery of faith, and relationship with his family.

A groundbreaking new brand of memoir, Decision Points will captivate supporters, surprise critics, and change perspectives on one of the most consequential eras in American history - and the man at the center of events.

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  • “What an honor it has been to come to work in this office every day.”
    George W. Bush
  • “Push yourself to realize your God-given talents”
    George W. Bush
  • “"Son, you ought to seriously considering going. It would be a good way to broaden your horizons"”
    George H. Bush
  • “WE don't have time to worry about politics. Let's figure out the right thing to do and do it.”
    George W. Bush
  • “My favorite Bible verse for politicians is Matthew 7:3 - "Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?"”
    George W. Bush
  • “But there can be no debate about one fact: After the nightmare of September 11, America went seven and a half years without another successful terrorist attack on our soil. If I had to summarize my most meaningful accomplishment as president in one sentence, that would be it.”
    George W. Bush
  • “The nature of history is that we know the consequences only of the action we took. But inaction would have had consequences , too.”
    George W. Bush
  • “America's vital interest and deepest beliefs are now one.”
  • “I would like to discuss religion with you”
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  • When you know you have unconditional love, there is no point in rebellion and no need to fear failure. I was free to follow my instincts, enjoy my life, and love my parents as much as they loved me.
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  • The free market provided the fairest way to allocate resources. Lower taxes rewarded hard work and encouraged risk taking, which spurred job creation. Eliminating barriers to trade created new export markets for American producers and more choices for our consumers. Government should respect its constitutional limits and give people the freedom to live their lives.
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  • If you haven’t doubted, you probably haven’t thought very hard about what you believe. Ultimately, faith is a walk—a journey toward greater understanding. It is not possible to prove God’s existence, but that cannot be the standard for belief. After all, it is equally impossible to prove He doesn’t exist. In the end, whether you believe or don’t believe, your position is based on faith.
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  • There’s nothing wrong with using the Bible as a guide to self-improvement, he said. Jesus’ life provides a powerful example for our own. But self-improvement is not really the point of the Bible. The center of Christianity is not the self. It is Christ.
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First Sentence edit see section history

It was a simple question.

Table of Contents edit see section history

Cover
Title Page
Dedication
Contents
Introduction
1. Quitting
2. Running
3. Personnel
4. Stem Cells
5. Day of Fire
6. War Footing
7. Afghanistan
8. Iraq
9. Leading
10. Katrina
11. Lazarus Effect
12. Surge
13. Freedom Agenda
14. Financial Crisis
Epilogue
Acknowledgments
Index
Copyright

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  1. George W. Bush (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Crown Publishers
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 0307590615
Page Count: 481

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