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| Rewriting History | 
 enlarge | Author: Dick Morris
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Publication Date: May 1, 2005
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Amazon.com Review
It's one thing to review a book by pounding out a few hundred words of criticism but it's quite another to review a book by writing an entirely new book. That's what Dick Morris, former advisor to President Bill Clinton, has done in Rewriting History, an energetic response to Hillary Clinton's Living History. Mrs. Clinton, Morris warns, is on a direct path to the White House due to a lack of Democratic alternatives and a leftward trend in the nation; therefore America must evaluate who she really is and not just what her memoir says. Morris's book is actually remarkably similar to the slew of attack books published about recent presidents but with the crucial difference that Hillary is at the very least four years away from the Oval Office. So Morris's criticisms of her, though backed up by a 20-year relationship with the Clintons, are rarely more than speculative, worrying about what she might do and asking ominous questions that are inherently unanswerable. Hillary Clinton, in Morris's view, is a much more insecure, disingenuous, and calculating creature than "Hillary," the palatable political product that won election to the Senate in 2000 and she's also an inferior politician to her husband. But as a political operative who has worked for both conservatives and liberals, Morris's indictments of Clinton evolve into a grudging respect as he demonstrates her considerable political resolve. All the same, he refutes many passages in her book with his own accounts of what transpired and indicts her integrity and behavior dating back to Bill Clinton's early career in Arkansas. Going forward, he says, she must decide whether to rely on her behind-the-scenes political acumen or embrace actual convictions. Often, Morris puts Clinton in no-win situations. For instance, while First Lady, she decides to get a dog, a decision that Morris infers is entirely politically motivated despite Clinton saying that it was because daughter Chelsea had moved out. Thus, if she had "admitted" her motivation was political, it would be an admission of cynicism and manipulation, but if she protests that her motives were simpler, Morris would have us believe that she's just lying. Nowhere is it allowed that the woman may have just wanted a dog. Rewriting History, co-written by Morris's wife Eileen McGann, offers a pleasing blend of Washington (and some Little Rock) gossip along with its political strategizing and is more valuable as insider scoop than presidential road map. Fans of Hillary Clinton will find little to alter their view and those who oppose her will find plenty of talking points for all the years of future debates that Hillary Clinton will surely inspire. --John Moe
Product Description
She is the most ruthless American politician since Richard M. Nixon. Like Nixon, she feels aggrieved by almost the entire political establishment. Hillary is hunted by those she sees as her enemies and, like the ousted president, she observes no boundaries in the way she battles them. Now, for the first time, Fox News political analyst and former Clinton adviser Dick Morris tums his sharp-eyed gaze on Hillary, the longtime First Lady, current New York senator, and bestselling author. For, as he argues, no politician in America today is better aligned to become president in 2008 - and none would bring more baggage to the White House -- than Mrs. Clinton. In Rewriting History, Morris draws on his own long working relationship with the Clintons, as well as his trademark deep research and candid, nonpartisan analysis, to create a rebuttal to Hillary's bestselling autobiography, Living History. Morris documents how Hillary hides her true self behind a "HILLARY" brand that is chatty, charming, giggly, and warm -- but is far from her true personality. In Rewriting History, Morris pierces the mask to get at the truth behind the distortions and omissions of Hillary's memoir. Here we meet the real Hillary, both good and bad: the manager who makes the trains run on time, but also the paranoid who sees all those who disagree with her as personal enemies; the idealist, but also the "advice addict" easily misled by the guru of the moment. Morris describes Hillary's sense of entitlement, and warns that it may lead deep into financial scandal. And he demonstrates how Hillary dodges criticism by pretending that every attack is directed not just at her, but at every working woman in America. Ultimately, Morris argues, the HillaryClinton of today is marketing a false front, obscuring both her wants and her assets behind the phony facade of a domestic Everywoman. But as she pursues higher office, she also faces a choice. Will she, like Bobby Kennedy, see the error of her ruthless ways, and embrace the sincere idealism she professes? Or, like Richard Nixon, will she allow the darker angels of her nature to overcome her, jeopardizing herself and the country in the process? As Rewriting History suggests, we can only hope that Hillary Clinton's past performance is no guarantee of future results.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 140 more reviews...
 Disregard Prior Reviews May 6, 2004
298 out of 347 found this review helpful
It is funny how this book hits store shelves on May 4 and by May 5, there are about 20 reviews. I really wish that Amazon would not allow this type of thing. Many of the reviews are like this line: "Haven't we heard enough of this idiot??" Sorry, but that is not a book review and political books are never reviewed fairly. The fact is, if you want to hear from someone who has known Hillary for 25+ years, as a friend and advisor, then read this book. The only other books written about (and for) Hillary were written by people who do not know her personally. Those that know her personally would not dare write a book about her. This is the same guy who helped Bill get elected and re-elected governor and president. Sure, he's out to make a buck, but every author is and maybe, just maybe this could be true. Hmmm? If you believe Hillary is nothing more than the image she projects, then you are a fool and are being used by her, just like most other politicians use the public with PR people and images. There is always more to it than that, and a book like this shows the real ambitious human behind the mask. If nothing else, it is interesting reading.
A different take... May 5, 2004
194 out of 194 found this review helpful
I always thought Hillary would be the first female president. That was until I read this book. Mr. Morris does a great job providing the public with another view of Hillary Clinton that differs from the image she paints of herself in her own book. True...there is always two sides to every story, but at least now we get to see that other side. Morris provides an insight into the former first lady that we haven;t seen before in any other books about her... insight from someone that worked very close to her on a daily basis . This is worth checking out, and as usual... make your own mind up!
Our biggest fears are confirmed June 20, 2004
85 out of 111 found this review helpful
Dick Morris has painted a chilling description of the junior senator from New York. Having worked with the Clinton's for over 20 years Mr. Morris was in an unusual position to view the Clinton's from the Arkansas governorship to the White House. He details how Hillary was always there to cover up the self destructive scandals that Bill would continue to bring on himself. Mr. Morris disputes the image of a concerned and loving First Lady that she pitches in Living History. Rather Mr. Morris paints Hillary as a cold and calculating mastermind of the Clinton White House. He exposes Hillary's only two loves in the world - power and money. He disputes Hillary's claim of being shocked when she found out about Monica Lewinski. How could she be shocked? Bill had repeatedly cheated on her year after year. I never liked Hillary before reading this book but now I am as afraid of her as I am Satan himself. And to think that her ultimate goal is to be the President scares the living heck out of me.
Morris saw HILLARY from the inside July 28, 2004
81 out of 106 found this review helpful
Dick Morris was inside the campaign machine known as the Clintons. He saw first hand what kind of conniving, backstabbing political con artist that Hillary Clinton really is and he documents it in this book.
It's scares the hell out of me to think that someday Hillary Clinton (or Hillary Rodham Clinton or Hillary Rodham or whatever she's calling herself today) could be the president of the United States. With her far left liberal views and her lust for power for power's sake, I believe her presidency would make Billy Bob's look like Abe Lincoln's. Can we look forward to more of her Nixon-esqe dirty tricks (like hiring private eyes to dig up dirt and threaten your political and social [read other women Bill had sex with] enemies) and the continual disappearance of documents plus accusations of the great "right-wing conspiracy" every time she stubs her toe in office? Do we really want to have to ask what "is" means again? Can't wait for each time an attack on her is really "an attack on all women".
Read this book. Don't let Hillary overcome you with her spin on Travelgate, the commodity trading, the private eyes, health care reform, the many lies she has told, etc. Read this book and open your eyes for once.
What's REALLY interesting... May 12, 2004
63 out of 70 found this review helpful
Great book! You know what's interesting? Look at all of the 1 star reviewers here that say they never even read it. Who cares what they think about it? And look at the number of reviews left by people who hated the book that said horrible things about the author. Says a lot about about the "tolerant, caring" liberals and democrats doesn't it? Tolerance means nothing when the person claiming it only tolerates others like themselves!
Anyway, this is a great book to compare with Hillary's. Sure, what do we know but what they tell us? It and Hillary's book could both be full of lies for all we know. But when you compare the Clinton's (both of them) track record of less than truthful speaking and deceitful posturing, with the opinion of Dick Morris, I'll buy Morris' version any day! For you detractors, PLEASE try to see things without insisting on looking through your ideological glasses before you make a judgement. I know it can be hard, but it can be done.
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