Good anecdotal material coupled with some excellent insights into the First Lady's life and personality.

I read this book twice, and I loved it both times!

THIS IS A GREAT BOOK. IT'S A QUICK READ AND REALLY INTERESTING. I LEARNED THINGS I NEVER KNEW OR HEARD ABOUT. EG., BACK IN THE OLD DAYS WOMEN'S GLOVES WERE FITTED (AS IN TAILORED TO EACH INDIVIDUAL)!

I THINK THIS IS A GREAT GIFT PARTICULARLY FOR THOSE ENJOYING THIER GOLDEN YEARS. MOMS AND GRANDMAS WILL LOVE IT.

Women who possibly will have seen three centuries in three millenia tell their stories and share their photographs. They saw the horse and buggy become the automobile, and the first airplane become a jet, followed by exploration of the moon and outer space. What a beautiful historical picture of not only the strengths of these women, but also the beauty of their lives.

This is a first and cannot happen again until the next millenia when 2099 becomes 3000. It should be in everyone's library.

What a marvelous book to have. Not many of us have the opportunity to see the wonderful collections that were displayed in the gardens of the White House during the Clinton years. This is the one way we can see them! Beautifully pictured with full color photos and great descriptions! A lovely book to have as an historic record of what Scuplture in America was like in the 20th-Century! You may or may not like the Sculptures that were shown - but this book has them all!

Upon completing an historic preservation workshop at Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest in Virginia this fall, a staff member recommended this book to me. It been a tremendous resource to me in my restoration of the Peter Elliott House.

It's too bad this book is out of print. You should try to order it used or see if your library has it. Gross writes with a very no nonsense style. He didn't try to win a writing prize with this book like James Stewart did with his Whitewater book. And, of course, Gross isn't a hard core Clinton apologist/worshipper like Gene Lyons and Joe Conason. This book explains the relationship between the Clintons and the McDougals, goes through the task of explaining the transactions, and by the end of the book leading the reader to conclude that Whitewater, contrary to Clinton supporters, was a scandal that should have dethroned their king.

Organized by state and then by county, this book offers an easy and quick way to find out about the properties that have been defined as our national landmarks. The pithy descriptions of each property are clever, articulate, and avoid formula writing, keeping the reader moving from one to another of the various entries. The photographs and occasional drawings are large and of high quality, providing a valuable complement to the text. In addition to the index by property name, there is a general index by subject matter, making it easy to find properties related by subject, regardless of location.

Kelley has presented her readers with a thorough academic examination of Hillary Rodham Clinton's rhetorical strategies in various situations. While this isn't the book for someone looking for light reading, it is a wonderful research tool. I particularly recommend the book to those interested in truly delving into the depths of the manner in which current political figures use discourse to shape the public's image.

The book provides a consideration of the communicative role of the American First Lady throughout the nation's history. Kelley then continues by backing up her assertions with specific examples of Clinton's rhetorical acts regarding various scandals including Whitewater, Travelgate, as well as her husband's impeachment and sexual scandals.

Kelley's look into Hillary Rodham Clinton's use of rhetorical strategies is a useful and interesting frame through which to view current political figures. Her findings and depth of research will provide her reader with an insightful understanding of how political figures manipulate their environments, the media, and the nation.

This is a great collection of American treasured landmarks and items. It serves as both a historical review and a great presentation piece.

This is simply put a superbly crafted anthology of pieces about the first lady as viewed by the people who know her best. The editor, Susan Flinn has brought together people who have not only interacted extensively with Mrs. Clinton--they also demonstrate remarkable insights into what makes Hilary tick. Emergent from this process is a picture of Mrs. Clinton that is at once both authentic and complex. I particularly enjoyed the final essay by former Congresswoman Pat Shroeder, "You Go Girl."

If you are interested in understanding a large part of why the past eight years shaken out, then you should immediately purchase this book.

In this predictable knockoff of the Presidential pet book series pioneered by several Republican administrations, Diet Roosevelt's cat and dog ("Socks" and "Buddy," respectively) are hagiographically profiled. Author Lady Diet Roosevelt relies largely on letters purloined from a swarm of unsuspecting child correspondents for the body of the text, much as her husband's administration largely appropriated the watered-down policies of his predecessors in running the nation (even his philandering was a watered-down take on Camelot days!). Intelligent Diet Roosevelt watchers who buy this book hoping for hidden political insights should look elsewhere, as this is a fairly straightforward profile of the first pets, targeted solely at small children and Democrats. The one curious exception to this is the unconfirmed rumor - suspiciously unrefuted in this volume - that the Kremlin's most popular occupants in Lenin's day were his cat and dog Ïðèÿòåëü and Íîñêîâ - Russian for Socks and Buddy, respectively. Coincidence?

You don't have to be an animal lover to love this intimate look at the Clintons and their pets, Socks and Buddy. "Dear Socks, Dear Buddy, Kids' Letters To The First Pets" is a great match of childrens' engaging letters to the President's cat and dog,with the First Lady's stories and facts about not only their pets, but former White House furry residents. The wonderful photographs throughout the book give the reader a look at what life inside the White House is for the First Dog and the First Cat. This is a "feel good" book that will put a smile on everyone's face, regardless of age, political affiliation or animal preference. The point of this book is to encourage children to write letters, whether the letters are meant for the President or for a four-legged creature that chases tennis balls all day. In addition, this book will bring attention to the importance of treating animals with love and respect. Five meows, five barks and five stars for this great holiday release.

"Dear Socks, Dear Buddy" is written in a sweet, easy-to-read style that would appeal to kids or adults of all ages. In addition to letters written to Socks and Buddy and answers to questions most frequently asked in them, Hillary Clinton includes a chapter on pet care. But the real treasure here is the photographs, which I've looked through at least a dozen times so far, and I've had the book only two days! The photos portray a more domestic side to life in the White House, and assure us that real people live there and do more than just fling politics. It's easy to tell from the photos that Socks is a tremendously patient and photogenic cat. Did you know that he goes on official visits to hospitals and senior centers in a cat carrier with the presidential seal? I found looking through this book to be very calming. If you know someone with a dog or a cat, this would make a very good gift. Hillary Clinton's proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to the National Park Foundation; the publisher is donating a portion of profits to animal charities.