Summary: Decision Points E-Book

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• Herausgeber: Political Book Summaries
• Kategorie: Sachliteratur, Reportagen, Biografien
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 26

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2017

Beschreibung

The must-read summary of George W. Bush's book: “Decision Points”.

This complete summary of "Decision Points" by George W. Bush, the controversial former US President analyses his account of his presidency, in which he states that the most important and difficult part of being the president of the United States was making critical decisions that had a worldwide impact. He explains the beliefs that led him to these decisions and how he coped with the pressure of the tasks at hand.

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To learn more, read "Decision Points" and discover the reasons behind the controversial decisions made by the Bush administration.

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Book Presentation: Decision Points by George W. Bush

Book Abstract

The hardest yet most important part of the job of serving as president of the United States is to make the critical decisions which arise on your watch. Invariably, these decisions are all tough judgement calls with very strong arguments on both sides. How you weigh the options and the principles you apply in making those decisions ultimately shapes how your presidency will be viewed in history.

Presidential decisions are tough because they impact on people not only in the United States but across the globe. Sometimes you get them right, sometimes you get them wrong but the only thing that’s guaranteed is there are no do-overs. The only way to survive is to do what you believe is right according to the principles and duties you uphold and then to accept the consequences come what may.

“Decades from now, I hope people will view me as a president who recognized the central challenge of our time and kept my vow to keep the country safe; who used America’s influence to advance freedom. And I hope they will conclude that I upheld the honor and dignity of the office I was so privileged to hold. Whatever the verdict of my presidency, I’m comfortable with the fact I won’t be around to hear it. That’s a decision point only history will reach.”

About the Author

George W. Bush served as the 43rd president of the United States of America. Since leaving office, he has led the George W. Bush Presidential Center at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas where has been advancing initiatives in the fields of education reform, global health, economic growth, and human freedom, with a special emphasis on promoting social entrepreneurship and creating opportunities for women around the world.

Summary of Decision Points

Quitting

“Quitting drinking was one of the toughest decisions I have ever made. Without it, none of the others that follow would have been possible. Yet without the experiences of my first forty years, quitting drinking would not have been possible either. So much of my character, so many of my convictions, took shape during those first four decades. My journey included challenges, struggles, and failures. It is testimony to the strength of love, the power of faith, and the truth that people can change. On top of that, it was one interesting ride.”