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A Marvelous and Fascinating View Inside The White House! Oct 27, 2009
Upon reading the first few pages, I found this book very difficult to put down. I was profoundly moved by the candor, genuineness, and warmheartedness with which Melinda shared her life's experiences. The book was not only among the best I've ever read about The White House (since I served there as well), but also was one of the most touching stories I've ever read about a truly remarkable lady whose enthusiasm, perseverance, and warmth set her upon a unique and marvelous path that is sure to be paved with many more illustrious achievements.
I highly recommend it to anyone who would appreciate a fascinating, authentic, and heartwarming account of an insider's view of the Clinton White House.
the Clinton years. Sep 27, 2009
I am an admirer of both,Bill and Hillary Clinton.
The writer of "White House Story" worked for eight years in the White House,during the Clinton years.What an adventure!
Melinda takes the reader behind-the-scenes at important events.Her description of daily life in the White House is exciting and fun.
Ms. Bates book is very interesting and -entertaining.
Recommended!
Excellent Book Sep 08, 2009
Melinda Bates has written a riviting book. She shows us the ins and outs of running the White House Visitor's Office and invites readers to share her memories of the eight years she spent there. The content includes enough anecdotes about politicians and other celebrities to please anyone. I highly recommend Clintonista. It's a great read and hard to put down.
Enjoyed by a Republican Aug 31, 2009
I was privileged to receive a pre-publishing copy of this book. From the beginning, it was a challenge to drag myself away from this page-turner.
Most interesting to me was the story of how the author, an employee at Macy's in Washington DC, got and held the job of Director of the White House Visitors' Office for the eight Clinton years. From the first days of acclimating to this new job, to the encounters with almost every important person of the nineties, the stories flow easily, full of detail and humor. I enjoyed the fact that the author sees what many people miss.
The book contains fascinating details of the White House and its occupants. There are stories about the staff, the first family, the Congressmen, the Arkansans, heads of state, celebrities and the tourists. There is gossip, contention, and outright sabotage. There are great pictures!
I was touched by the honesty of the author. Despite her loyalty to her president she doesn't shrink from describing the Lewinsky scandal as it unfolded to the staff. She is the heroine of her book and I came to enjoy reading about her victories while disagreeing with much of her philosophy. As a Republican, I found myself outraged at points but, at every point, entertained.
 Inside the White House during the Clinton years Aug 31, 2009
A very enjoyable read. An insiders look into our president's residence during the Clinton adminstration through the eyes and ears of the only two term Director of the Visitor's Center. Full of great stories, personalities, trials and tribulations. Great pictures are an added extra. I thoroughly enjoyed it, you will too.
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