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From New York Times best-selling author and award-winning reporter Ronald Kessler, The First Family Detail tells eye-opening, behind-the-scenes stories from Secret Service agents about presidents and their families.
"This was very, very:
With a unique insider's perspective, Hill sheds new light on the characters and personalities of these five presidents, revealing their humanity in the face of grave decisions.
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"Narration flawed by mispronunciation."
As one who was glued to the television during the Watergate hearings, I was distracted from the story by the narrator who didn't bother to find out the correct pronunciation of the names of people and places.
"Fascinating Journey"
As a book that traces the history of the major political events of my lifetime, I found this to be a fascinating journal of one secret service agent's extraordinary eyewitness account of what went on to protect the president of the United States from the 1950's through the 1970's. For me it humanized each of the presidents and have me an even higher regard for the men and women whose jobs it is to protect our nation's leaders, even at the risk of their lives.
"True American Hero"
With the previous excellent books by Clint Hill and Lisa McCubbin detailing his experiences with JFK it is interesting to hear about his service with the other presidents, as well as a more in depth look at his life after the Secret Service. The only negative is George Newbern's sometimes bland reading and occasional mispronunciations, though that does not diminish the impact of this true American hero's story.
"Tremendous!"
This book was excellent. I love presidential history but am always a little skeptical of someone claiming to have insider information. I thought Clint Hill did a very good job of telling a very interesting story through his eyes without sensationalizing the details. I listened to this book on a long drive and found the hours flying by.
I love the last 150 years of history. Bully Pulpit and the Wilson biography absolute best!
"A real drag of a book that should have been terrific"
What an opportunity! Serving five of the most vivid Presidents in recent history. Watching them up close and personally.Clint Hill, loyal and ever mum about anything interesting or new, writes like a Danny do-good fifth grader. The book is narrated by a voice that sounds right out of a high school public speaking class. Hill's choice of travelogue adjectives on a 15 country tour with Ike is so cliche ridden I had stop the narration. You could go to sleep bored to tears by these squeaky clean, tell-nothing pair! What a shame. A chance of a lifetime drowned in cliches!
"Interesting"
I thought the book was quite interesting. It did not go as much into the personality of the presidents he protected as I wanted but it is a very interesting look at the day-to-day life of a Secret Service agent
"amazing story"
I loved this book! Well constructed. I learned so much about the personalities of these presidents as well as the events that defined them.
"Great Read!"
I would highly recommend this book! If you are a lover of history, presidential history, then you would love this book. This is a first hand eye witness to history from someone protecting 5 presidents. Easy to listen to and follow. Again GREAT BOOK!
"Wonderful insight to the dedicated duty of the USSS"
This book offers an interesting insight into the lives of the US presidents and the US Secret Service detail dedicated to protecting them while providing a rich historical narrative of some very term turbulent times in our country. Mr. Hill's dedication to The Secret Service and to his country should be appreciatedby all Americans.
"Wonderful story"
Fabulous details and color. One take away from all the details: shocking how much money the federal government wastes on the whims of our elected officials.
"History as it happened"
I listened to Mrs Kennedy and Me and found that to be so very interesting. This book really brings home how much dedication to duty there is. All the different Presidential egos to deal with. The service really does go above and beyond. Clint Hill has seen it all.
"Well worth a listen!"
I was sad when this book ended. It's was very interesting to learn about the back stage life of the people who lived and worked at the White House. If you like modern history you'll love this!
"Fascinating glimpse behind the scenes"
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book. It offers a unique perspective on the men behind the presidency, along with the development of the secret service. While, the book started a little slow, with the section on the tours of the Eisenhower administration feeling drawn out, from Kennedy on, the later sections were engrossing. You cant help but marvel at the huge number of historic moments Hill observed through his career. Lastly, the narration was excellent. I am very happy to recommend the book.
"Behind the scenes of the guy who protected the most powerful men in the world"
He's journey from a normal agent to the presidential detail is phenomenal and his rise through the ranks .Amazing insight into the Jfk.