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Book Review of Inside the White House: The Hidden Lives of the Modern Presidents and the Secrets of the World's Most Powerful Institutionn

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When I first started reading this book I thought it was gossip about the first families, but that was okay because it was details that I didn't know. As I continued reading it became apparent that the book was much more substantial than that. Starting with Kennedy and going through Clinton's first term, it was very informative with regard to personalities, marriages, etc. A lot of insight into the policies of each president as well as how the presidency changed them. In some, the changes were more profound than others, but most were highly arrogant and keeping campaign promises were of no importance. I really enjoyed this book -- it was hard to put down.