Life's a Campaign: What Politics Has Taught Me About Friendship, Rivalry, Reputation, and Success

Easy read! And good!

This book is awesome whether you are in politics, sales, or just moving thru life. MUST READ regardless of how you may feel about Chris Matthews

Priceless advice.

You might not expect much insight from a book by a TV personality, and many reviews of this book gave it short shrift. I wasn't expecting heavy insights. But the section on Rivalry is full of stories about politicians fighting it out in the capital, and it may be of use. Especially to Democrats, who seem to have lost their stomach for taking on the opposition.Particularly telling is...more

You might not expect much insight from a book by a TV personality, and many reviews of this book gave it short shrift. I wasn't expecting heavy insights. But the section on Rivalry is full of stories about politicians fighting it out in the capital, and it may be of use. Especially to Democrats, who seem to have lost their stomach for taking on the opposition.Particularly telling is Matthew's take on Ronald Reagan as a Jim Cagney, wary of the "predators" around him. This is a book for political junkies. Guilty. I enjoyed it.   hide

Great insight into the political world and shares keys to applying it to our own lives.

The latest book from the 'no nonsense' host of Hardball is an energizing account of Matthews' observations of America's famous politicians, and a self-help book in disguise. He is fascinated with their methodologies of success, which are often ulteriorly-motivated and calculating, but as he frames it, never underhanded or dirty. Recounting infamous as well as personal interactions with the likes...more

The latest book from the 'no nonsense' host of Hardball is an energizing account of Matthews' observations of America's famous politicians, and a self-help book in disguise. He is fascinated with their methodologies of success, which are often ulteriorly-motivated and calculating, but as he frames it, never underhanded or dirty. Recounting infamous as well as personal interactions with the likes of Bill Clinton, Tip O'Neill, JFK, Nancy Pelosi, and his former bosses on the Hill, Matthews pulls out the inspiring essence of what drove these drivers to make themselves. His admiration for their gusto is transferred to the reader through colloquial language and vignettes are crafted to highlight what he values the pol to represent, no matter how idealistic the impression, as with JFK. He prescribes to recognize the simplicity of congruently and seamlessly translating our intentions into actions. Our own campaigns for success can then focus on embracing our competition with a grin.   hide

Would have been a good book if Matthews hadn't needed to remind us of who he is at every turn. Didn't need to see "Hardball" in every chapter. Let the book speak for itself.

Great book. A must read.