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The Ends of Power Paperback – November 1, 1978

by H.R. Haldeman (Author), Joseph Dimona (Author)

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Did Nixon order Watergate? Who is the mysterious "Deep Throat"? Did the CIA help bring down the Nixon administration? What is the real story about Colson? What were the burglars looking for? What was on the 18 minutes of missing tape -and who erased it? Here, at last, are the startling answers to all the conflicting accounts that so far have appeared.

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432 pages
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English
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Dell Publishing
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November 1, 1978
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0440122392
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978-0440122395
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dell Publishing; 1st Edition Paperback (November 1, 1978)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0440122392
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0440122395
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 ounces

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Best book on Watergate and Nixon

Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2022

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I've been a Watergate junkie since the scandal happened and I've read every book out there along with every TV documentary that I could find. All give the same basic, standard, written in stone story. H.R. Haldeman's book surprised me. In writing his memoir of both Watergate and the Nixon administration Mr. Haldeman does not come off as the stiff, cold bureaucrat he was while Nixon's Chief of Staff but a clear headed explainer of the behind the scenes struggles of issues and personalities that exist in every presidency. More so he offers insight into how the various agencies act to block a White House agenda, particularly the State Department and the CIA. Haldeman points out that four of the Watergate burglars were tied to the CIA namely, McCord, Sturgis, Hunt and Martinez. It belies belief that they were not reporting to their case officers re the plans to break in to the DNC. Haldeman posits that the CIA, fearful that Nixon's internal intelligence team (the Plumbers) stepped on their toes, worked their men inside the Plumbers to botch the break in(s). He notes that break in after break in was bungled by the Plumbers leading to their arrest. Not that the CIA was trying to remove Nixon but to send a message - we're the intelligence agency in Washington. Not you. Haldeman's stories about the behind the scenes power positioning of Kissinger, Rogers and others is a great tutorial on the individual struggles going on in the White House in every Administration. In the end he gives the clear explanation of what led to Watergate. Nixon pushing the ambitious Colson to get dirt on Larry O'Brien re his ties to Howard Hughes which led to Colson pushing this on his man in the Plumbers Howard Hunt, which led Hunt and Liddy to decide on the DNC break in. For the first time you can see how Watergate happened due to Nixon's obsession with getting dirt on his enemies using a White House intelligence operation and that obsession causing all his men to push it down the line until Hunt and Liddy made the final blunder, all the while observed by the CIA. This is a fascinating and necessary book for all Watergate readers.

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Four Stars

Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2018

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Fairly good read by one of those who got caught up by Nixon.

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John A. Jago, Jr.

The Ends of Power

Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2019

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Although it's late Twenty-century history, it's interesting to read once again the most controversial political event. Watergate, however, is nothing in comparison to the latest scandal now surfacing where the Obama's Deep State pulled a fast trick it maneuvering as much as possible the 2016 election the way he wanted it to turn out to be. Watergate is a Sunday School picnic in comparison. Unfortunately, the mass media will do its best to keep public in the dark. How sad.

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Ulysses

Haldeman describes the Kent State shooting and following student strikes as the beginning of Nixon’s downfall.

Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2018

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This is now a rather old book and most people probably are little interested in Haldeman’s take on the Watergate scandal, the Kent State shooting, and the downfall of the Nixon administration. Having lived through these events, I was particularly interested that Haldeman points to the Kent State shooting and subsequent campus strikes as the beginning of the end. His book is probably “self-serving” and a defense and justification for his action and role in the cover-up. The level of intrigue he describes is rather unbelievable but probably at least partly true.

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KatheinCali

Watergate! What a mess you were

Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2023

Wow! The mistakes were just that simple. Unfortunately the ego and a lack of knowledge was there undoing. Richard Nixon did do some great things, I know that.

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Mary Clancy

Nixon Come Back, Come Back Nixon!!

Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2017

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One of the best of the post-Watergate books. Maybe it's the Dump nightmare talking, but I would love to have this as the national scandal again. I honestly think Haldeman was a good man who never fully understood the dangers of power until too late . Even Nixon was a smart man who more often than not had this country's best interest at heart even while fighting personal demons. Only president Dump could make the world nostalgic for Watergate.

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Naples Ron

Interesting and informative

Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2013

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It provides an inside look at the working of the Nixon White House. It could have used an index to make checking information easier.

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A Shopper 2018

Great road map though Trump's term

Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2016

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Great resource for the coming years with this new, crazy, corrupt administration. I started studying Nixon when Trump won so that I could have a road map to the future and some relief from the anxiety that his craziness creates. We make it through Nixon - we can survive this, too. It is amazing the similarities.

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A Riveting Inside Look at Watergate - A Must-Read!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 23, 2023

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I couldn't put "The Ends of Power" down! This book is an absolute gem for anyone interested in the intricate web of politics, power, and scandal that was the Watergate era. As someone who lived through that tumultuous time, I thought I knew all there was to know, but this insider's account brought an entirely new perspective to light.

The author's storytelling is both vivid and gripping. They take you behind the scenes of one of the most defining moments in American history, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the minds and motivations of the key players involved. It's a page-turner that reads like a thrilling political thriller, but with the added weight of being a real-life account.

What struck me most was the humanity in these pages. The author doesn't just recount facts; they humanize the individuals behind the headlines, showing their flaws, fears, and moral dilemmas. It's a poignant reminder that history is shaped by real people with real emotions.

"The Ends of Power" also delves into the ethical dilemmas faced by those in positions of authority, making it a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the ethical dimensions of power and leadership.

Whether you're a history buff, a political junkie, or simply looking for a gripping non-fiction read, this book is a must-have. It's meticulously researched, beautifully written, and will leave you with a deeper understanding of the Watergate scandal and its lasting impact. Highly recommended!

Peter

Also a very good read.

Reviewed in Canada on January 12, 2017

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Seemed to clear up some issues relating to the President Nixon administration. Also a very good read.

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it provides the other point of view

Reviewed in Canada on November 14, 2023

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I have a much better appreciation for the other side of Nixon’s presidency and now know about some of the positive initiatives he tried to achieve in his time. His legacy has been unfortunately tarnished and all positive attributes he was in process of accomplishing have overshadowed by the Watergate incident. Would have been interesting to see what would have come of his second term otherwise. But if the staffers got tried and sentence, so should have he in fairness and justice

Mr. Steven Ellis

Halderman's plea... A must for the Watergate study.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2013

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Even though he was loyalist to the very end, Halderman appears to break ranks more than a few times during this book. Dealing only with Watergate issues, this is the break-in and subsequent events as he remembers then. However being that this was published a mere four years after Nixon's resignation there seems to be some huge gaps in Halderman's memory (like his speculation on conversations that he himself was part of, a poor show from such a studious note-taker).
That said there's plenty here for the Watergate enthusiast to get their teeth into. Perhaps most intriguing is Halderman's ability to accept collective blame without accepting that anything was his personal fault. Often he dismisses wrong doing as mistakes, poor circumstance or and lapses of moral judgement. There are many contradictions, most notably his obvious dislike of Jeb Magruder. On one page he insinuates that Magruder was afraid of him and yet he's quite happy to allow himself to be fobbed-off with poor explanations and PR spin. Surely he should have challenged Magruder's explanations or excuses? It totally conflicts against the character portrayed by himself (and many others in different volumes).
This is probably not essential to the Watergate story but is definitely a 'further reading book'. It often takes the much used Nixon line of 'Politics as usual' but if you read through the self-defense and ignore the blatant attempts to sanitise his own legacy then there's some real frank honesty and an enticing first-person account.

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Ian James

A Dubious Account of Watergate

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 1, 2020

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Haldeman, who was Nixon's chief of staff and loyal hatchet man, wrote this book while appealing a sentence of 2.5-8 years imprisonment for perjury, which was subsequently reduced to 1-8 years. He eventually served 18 months. Writing an objective account of the crimes you've committed while appealing your sentence isn't the best of circumstances or motivation to telling the truth. There's much in this book that's self-serving. He'd obviously fumed at Nixon's 1977 interview with David Frost where he and Ehrlichman were blamed for much of Watergate. His anger at the "rat" John Dean, and his aide Alexander Butterfield, who revealed Nixon's taping system, is palpable. There's not much condemnation of his own mistakes or crimes, and he's less than honest as to his dictatorial management of the White House that was often counter-productive. There are revelations in the book that are interesting, and others such as Democratic complicity into the break-in of their own Watergate headquarters that are not believable, indeed absurd. It's worth reading, with scepticism.

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