Bill Clinton Boeken

An exhaustive, soul-searching memoir, this work offers a candid look at the former president as a son, brother, teacher, father, husband, and public figure. The author outlines the history behind his greatest successes and failures, including his dedication to educational and economic reform, his battle against a "vast right-wing operation," and the "morally indefensible" acts that nearly led to his impeachment. It serves as autobiography as therapy—a personal history of a man confronting his private demons. The author shares vibrant tales from his youth, including encounters with giant watermelons, mobsters, and jazz musicians, while also providing an energetic portrait of American history and the evolving political landscape, shaped by significant events like the deaths of Martin Luther King Jr. and JFK. His unassuming, charming voice permeates the narrative, revealing insights about human nature and the importance of resilience and laughter. However, the attention to minute details can be overwhelming. When focusing on key memories—his family, Hillary, and his presidency—the emotional truth shines through. Ultimately, this memoir is a compelling account of a flawed man navigating his tumultuous life, offering readers an intimate glimpse into his journey from boyhood to the presidency.

In Back to Work , Bill Clinton addresses the urgent economic challenges facing the United States and offers a plan to get America "back into the future business." He details how to get out of the current economic crisis and lay a foundation for long-term prosperity, offering specific recommendations on how to put people back to work, increase bank lending and corporate investment, double exports, restore the manufacturing base, and create new businesses. He supports President Obama's emphasis on green technology, saying that a change in the way we produce and consume energy is the strategy most likely to spark a fast-growing economy and enhance national security. Clinton says that it is strong economy and smart government working together that will restore prosperity and progress. He demonstrates that whenever the US gives in to the temptation to blame government for its problems, it loses its commitment to shared prosperity, balanced growth, financial responsibility, and investment in the future. Some things have to be done together. For example, he says, "Our ability to compete in the twenty-first century is dependent on our willingness to invest in infrastructure: we need faster broadband, a state-of-the-art national electrical grid, modernized water and sewer systems, and the best airports, trains, roads, and bridges. "There is no evidence that we can succeed in the twenty-first century with an antigovernment strategy," writes Clinton, "with a philosophy grounded in 'You're on your own' rather than 'We're all in this together.'" Clinton believes that conflict between government and the private sector has proved to be remarkably good politics, but it has produced bad policies, giving us a weak economy with few jobs, growing income inequality and poverty, and a decline in our competitive position. In the real world, cooperation works much better than conflict, and "we need victories in the real world." "I wrote this book because I love my country and I'm concerned about our future," he writes. "As I often said when I first ran for President in 1992, America at its core is an idea - the idea that no matter who you are or where you're from, if you work hard and play by the rules, you'll have the freedom and opportunity to pursue your own dreams and leave your kids a country where they can chase theirs."

Internationally acclaimed Shakespeare scholar James Shapiro presents a first-of-its-kind anthology tracing the rich and surprising story of how Americans made the Bard their own. Through poetry, fiction, essays, plays, memoirs, songs, speeches, letters, movie reviews and comedy routines, Shakespeare's legacy in the U.S is collected here. Contributions come from a remarkable range of American writers and statesmen, from Emerson, Melville, Lincoln and Twain to John Berryman, Cynthia Ozick and Bill Clinton (who wrote a foreword).

From the authors of the global number one bestseller The President is Missing comes the most explosive new thriller of the new decade________________________________There's a new administration in the White House.

Provides a look at how each of us can change the world. This book urges us to seek out what each of us, regardless of income, available time, age, and skills, can do to help, to give people a chance to live out their dreams. It shows us how one of the ways of giving can be an effort to change, improve, or protect a government policy.

Exploring themes of time, chance, and the impact of choices, this book invites readers on a journey of improvisation and discovery. It challenges perceptions and reveals how life unfolds unexpectedly, emphasizing the significance of decisions made along the way. The narrative unfolds in a way that keeps readers guessing until the end, highlighting the unpredictability of life's path.

President Bill Clinton?s My Life is the strikingly candid portrait of a global leader who decided early in life to devote his intellectual and political gifts, and his extraordinary capacity for hard work, to serving the public. --Publisher's description

The narrative traces the extraordinary journey of a determined individual from Hope, Arkansas, whose deep passion for politics propelled him to overcome challenges and achieve the remarkable feat of becoming the 42nd President of the United States. Through personal efforts and resilience, the book highlights his early years and the pivotal moments that shaped his political aspirations.

This is a portrait of a global leader who decided in early life to devote his intellectual and political gifts, and his capacity for hard work, to serving the public. It is a testament to his impact on the world.

Het Witte Huis is de thuisbasis van de president van de Verenigde Staten, de best bewaakte persoon ter wereld. Hoe is het dan mogelijk dat de Amerikaanse president spoorloos verdwijnt? President vermist is het adembenemende verhaal over macht waarin de lezer aan den lijve ondervindt hoe het is om de belangrijkste speler in the Oval Office te zijn. Over de duizelingwekkende druk, de hartverscheurende beslissingen, de onbegrensde mogelijkheden en onvoorstelbare macht. President vermist is dé thriller van het jaar, een confrontatie met de duistere dreigingen van vandaag de dag, met de hoogst mogelijke inzet.