i202 Fall 2010 School of Information, UC Berkeley

 In the November 29, 2010 edition of "The New Yorker," George Packer writes a review of George W. Bush's memoirs ("Decision Points"). According to Packer, the book goes beyond making a "contribution to the study of American history." Bush Jr. also wanted to "join the section of advice tips from successful executives." How would you shelve this memoir? Either way, the category is inherently political because it depends on whether or not your perceive Bush Jr's presidency as a success, or whether or not you'd like to follow in his decision making footsteps. Regardless, as Packer states, "There's plenty of moral cowardice assigned, but none to Bush himself." Personally, I wouldn't seek advice from a leader that fails to take at least partial responsibility for the failures of his administration.