Jealousy examined politically.
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For twenty years, Manuela, a forty-four year old fashion designer, has cared for concentration camp survivor, Bacha, whose important and effective work in Amnesty International Manuela likewise supports.  However, when Manuela meets the beautiful twenty-seven Claude, an attraction arises which incites Bacha's jealousy. Author and director Genevieve Lefebvre compares and explains the unfolding dynamics to the human and emotional damage done by torture, which Bacha both suffered and dedicated herself to fight against. Viewers may be reminded of Another Way, Novembermoon, and Maedchen in Uniform where lesbian love stories were likewise given a political meaning.
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This scholarly work of Henry Kissinger's reflects his powers of analysis before he developed politically, and is an observant study of NATO valuable to anyone interested in the subject.
On the original edition, the portion of the title "The Troubled Partnership" evidently appeared prominently on the cover.  Book sales for this sort of work were about what one would expect, except in one small portion of the nation, where sales were remarkably robust.  The publisher investigated, and found that the book had been placed not in "current events" or "history," but in the section of the store featuring books about marriage and family self-help.
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Usually enjoy Mr Leibovich's take on the political scene and most of this book reveals some interesting unknown Washington relationships and activities.  However, it bothered me that some of the comments regarding individuals were a little too strong and took away from the value of the book.
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I was interested in the descriptions of the "haves" vs he "have-nots". How jealous the wealthy were of the means of production, not considering that labor is one of those means. Pretty much is the same now.
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An inspiring group on outsider politics and taking on the system. Addressing people's concerns over the greed of the chamber of commerce proves effective to getting elected. More interesting than most political books- the engaging struggles are written like a action book.
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This book is an eye opening assessment of the shady connections and dirty money feeding the media's favorite candidate. It is written with a very well developed diction and so I reccomend having a dictionary near by when you read it. Take the time to read it slow and understand it because expository books like this need to be read and understood in order to be informed in these times of hidden agenda and media cover-ups.
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Fascinating  contemporaneous insight into the effects of the sexuality of the German political elites on the politics of Germany.
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This book provides a grandeur look at the lifestyle of the adored and loathed mistress of the kings. It shows that not only beauty could kept a man, like the king, under a woman's power but also that if the mistress wanted to keep living a flirtatious and lavish lifestyle she had to constantly be on guard.
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Very interesting looking at things from different sides.
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Dated treatise by the late Christopher Lasch has more relevance than ever now that political leaders as well as celebrities are more concerned about individual self-indulgence at the cost of developing  political skill,  talent, and concern for the general well-being. May be a bit too dense and scholarly for the average reader, but lays an important groundwork for discussion. Now that we are in the digital age, there is a greater intensity of this psycho/social dynamic we call narcissism.. I would suggest reading Dr. Jean Twenge's  recent book "the Narcissism Epidemic" as a follow-up to Lasch.
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Insight into two different ethical systems and when each is appropriate and inappropriate.  Also examines the problem of admixture between them.

This explains much of what both sides of the political divide like and dislike about our political leaders, past and present.
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Vividly demonstrates the tenuous nature of power and the insecurity that attended the lives of everyone associated with the different factions.
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I found this book very interesting.  The author did a great job in clouding the issues and in hiding his real feelings behind a feigned state of concern for minorities.  Amusing to say the least, if the reader can overcome or ignore the veiled bias and prejudice found throughout the book.
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I expect there will be extremists at both ends of the political spectrum who will either damn or laud this book, with no reason other than their personal political views.

Those who wish to understand the complexities and uncertainties faced by our leaders, and the difficult choices that must be made, will find much food for thought in this book.
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A very interesting link between Cold War thinking and the bias against demonstrable facts led by political self-interest.  The main product of this is doubt with no cogent response to what used be called reproducible findings and facts. It is always easier to doubt something than it is to prove something.
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The Accomplice by Charles Robbins

The seedy side of politics is featured in this book. Hmm, one wonders if there is any side that isn't seedy.  This book provides an inside look at how a campaign for President is orchestrated.  As quoted by Tom Daschle (former Senate majority leader) on the book cover, "A deft, spot-on novel that captures the underbelly where ambition and love collide with loyalty and conscience."

Henry Hatten is well portrayed as an idealistic politico who finds his basic ethics imperiled by his work.  As the communication director for an ambitious Senator, Hatten soon discovers that things aren't always what they seem.

I couldn't decide if the Senator running for President was supposed to be any particular ambitious driven presidential aspirant.  Cynically and sadly, they all seem to have major feet of clay.

This book was hard to read on some levels as it smacks far too much of reality.  The characters were not named but have many features found in well known national "characters".

I recommend the book.
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Does might make right?  Is the pen mightier than the sword? Does power inevitably corrupt?  Readers of this book will view politics through a new lens.