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Obama's Wars
by Bob Woodward
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 1439172498
- ISBN 13
- 9781439172490
- Seller
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Newport, New Hampshire, United States
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About This Item
The Washington Post associate editor Woodward's offers a portrait of a young U.S. President as commander-in-chief. Bob Woodward drew from internal memos, classified documents, meeting notes and hundreds of hours of interviews. Faced with critical decisions on Afghanistan, the secret Pakistan campaign, and ongoing terrorism worldwide, President Barack Obama was thwarted from an exit plan for the war in Afghanistan. There was ongoing division between the civilian leadership in the White House and the U.S. Military. It was a time of government in turmoil. Obama was "cerebral and engaged"; his Vice President Biden was urgently wanting to avoid another Vietnam build-up; Obama's White House aides, diplomats, military leaders and intelligence chiefs were at odds. Woodward presents a "you are there" account for these moments in history. Glossy section, B&W photos. Prior owner ID stamp plus small address label. Otherwise clean and near fine.
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- Bookseller
- Hedgehog's Whimsey Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- HW23boWarsHB
- Title
- Obama's Wars
- Author
- Bob Woodward
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover.
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition, 1st printing.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 1439172498
- ISBN 13
- 9781439172490
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster.
- Place of Publication
- New York.
- Date Published
- 2010
- Pages
- 443
- Size
- 24 cm.
- Keywords
- The Washington Post associate editor; A young U.S. President as commander-in-chief; war in Afghanistan;
- Bookseller catalogs
- US History & American Studies;
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About the Seller
Hedgehog's Whimsey Books
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Newport, New Hampshire
About Hedgehog's Whimsey Books
Hedgehog's Whimsey Books was born in a random moment when I decided to become a used books seller. Beginning in 2001, I apprenticed myself with a longtime pro in the next town, hoping to learn her secrets. She encouraged my free help but was wary of sharing all those secrets. Nonetheless, she turned me loose when she felt I would not embarrass her; she was impressed, finding I actually knew something about books and authors and styles. I am still learning, and I am having a good time with the random avalanches of books to be recycled into good homes, one by one. Inventory has mounted: my mother downsized her 7,000-plus library, and we (my Geezer and I) went to library book sales, yard emporiums on weekends, estate dispersals, and added the books my kids left behind, wanting to stock their own shelves anew. Some folks simply tooled down our dirt road and left boxes on our porch. Myself? Well, I am also a photographer, journalist, curious stuff collector, avid reader, writer, editor, small-time publisher, and online pontificator. At Hedgehog Enterprises, I do "Words & Pictures by & for Folks with Prickly Backs, Soft Bellies, & Small Brains", established in 1991. Since I have the smallest brain (by unpopular vote), I am the Head Hedgehog. Do I specialize in particular genres? I thought I did, but my barn has lots of Geezer-built shelves, and we have many interests, so topics vary, as do book conditions and editions. I try to describe such, and sometimes have too much fun as I poke along. There is no charge for the therapy of browsing, folks, so find my sites and stay awhile. If a purchase results, know that the tax collector in Newport, New Hampshire, may get a pleasant surprise. Or, I may buy a few more apple cider donuts or sweet potatoes. No pressure. Hedgehogs do have yearnings. If you should visit by chance or by appointment, enjoy our old New Hampshire farmhouse location alongside the Sugar River and its companion recreation Rail Trail, nearby two historic railroad covered bridges just off Chandlers Mill Road. Feel welcome. -- Lucy G Wells, proprietor.
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