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21 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
read the book, then review,
By David (washington, d.c.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Herding Cats: A Life in Politics (Hardcover)
I find it ridiculous that the previous review posted simply ranted about their hatred for Lott rather than examine the book. Amazon is not a political blog and can do without those types of comments.
As for Lott's book, readers should take it for what it is - a memoir of personal insights into his career in politics. And for that purpose the book works. If Lott chooses to speak about the loss of leadership, then let him. This isn't a news article, this is a personal account. Revewis of the book have taken issue with Lott playing the blame game and focussed only on that portion. So what? Let him tell his side regardless, and enjoy the book as personal insight into the situations discussed. Basically, if you enjoy politics, regardless of your politcs, you will enjoy this book.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
3.5 stars... Interesting at some points but not nearly enough,
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This review is from: Herding Cats: A Life in Politics (Hardcover)
Trent Lott's auto-biography comes at a curious point. He's not retired from politics, so why this book at this point? Lott was the Republican's majority leader untill he ran into a massive wall following insensitive remarks at Senator Thurmond's 100th birthday party. A good portion of the book is devoted to that.
"Herding Cats" (312 pages) has some interesting moments, in particular in the early part of the book, where Lott retells the early part of his life. Lott was a student at Ole Miss in 1962 when the university broke segregation and the first black student enrolled. Lott offers some interesting insights on what the atmosphere on campus was like. I wish the book was more like that. Unfortunatly, too much of the book is devoted to a retelling of Lott's recollections of meetings on the Hill as a House Representative and later as a Senator. "I caucused with so-and-so, which lead to the adoption of such-and-such bill", I am paraphrasing, obviously. As to the infamous Thurmond incident, Lott keeps to his often-stated explanation that "I was just paying an old friend a compliment". Reading his book, I am convinced that Lott is a decent man, and not a racist or one who is pining back to the days of segregation. That said, "Hearding Cats" simply does not make for compelling reading, but for certain passages.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
He got a bum deal,
This review is from: Herding Cats: A Life in Politics (Hardcover)
Trent Lott made the mistake of saying something nice at an old man's birthday. Yeah, he probably shouldn't have said it, but gee whiz, it shouldn't have cost him his leadership position. I think that the President and the leader waiting in the wings just jumped on Senator Lott because they wanted a change. His poorly-considered comments were just an excuse. I am a democrat, but I like and respect Mr. Lott. I think he is a fair-minded individual who led his party with distinction, and I wish he were back bringing his brand of Southern charm and cordiality to leadership. He's written a fascinating book here, one about being stabbed in the back by his own party, and about working across the aisle with a sense of fairness. I also love that title!
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