Book Review- Decision Points by George W. Bush

This memoir of former U. S. President George W. Bush is written around the major "decision points" of the Bush presidency. Rather than an entire life history of the former President, Bush instead focuses on topics such as the selection on his cabinet; his relationships with his wife, daughters and parents; his administration's work against terrorism; the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina; and others.

Bush is candid in assessing his administration's successes (work for freedom and opposing terrorism) and its failures (the aftermath of Katrina; his ill-advised aircraft carrier landing). He devotes an early chapter of the book to sharing about his struggles to maintain sobriety during his early adulthood. Additionally, he is very open about his Christian beliefs.

As with any modern day government leader, your interest in this book may depend on your political leanings. But regardless of your politics, details of the discussions and arguments that proceeded (and followed) the administration's decisions is very interesting reading.