Helen Thomas - Front Row at the White House: My Life and Times

Pros: an informed and amusing set of anecdotes about every president from Kennedy to Bush

Cons: Not a book that is easy to read cover to cover.

The Bottom Line: This book is probably best read in short bits over a period of time, but has a fair amount to say. Those interested in politics should consider it.

Review: Having read eplovejoy's excellent, but negative review of this book (and especially having seen that it is the only review available), I felt obliged to make a few comments for some contrast. While "Thanks for the Memories, Mr. President" is far from...

Pros: Interesting, humorous

Cons: See my epinion please.

The Bottom Line: Recommended. Especially for those interested in politics, journalism or women's rights.

Review: When I first started reading this book, I was a bit disappointed. The book jacket describes the book in the following way:

“From the woman who has reported on every president from Kennedy to Clinton for United Press International: a...

Pros: Thomas' selection of material provides a few chuckles . . .

Cons: . . . but too few to make it worth reading 223 pages.

The Bottom Line: Thomas has covered the White House for more than 40 years. It would be difficult to make a boring book about her experiences, but she has.

Review: A great story, even better because it is probably true: When Lyndon Johnson was President of the United States, he hosted a dinner party at the White House. Bill Moyers, who was Johnson's press secretary, said grace. Annoyed, Johnson commanded, "Speak...