Was this the man all admired?

What made the experience of listening to My Life the most enjoyable?

I have long admired Bill Clinton but was a bit disappointed by the man who came over in the book. Not many people shone though in any death Othman the author though many must have deserved greater treatment. Hillary could have been given more detail to round out the Clinton personality.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The relentless venom of the Republican opposition to Cinton and his success in the face of it!!!

Have you listened to any of Bill Clinton’s other performances? How does this one compare?

No, but I well might.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

No.

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Navigating the American Dream

Despite the fact that it's not structured with any conventional or effective writing techniques, Bill Clinton manages to create "My Life" with a simplistic overtone and linear approach to his memoir. As he educates the reader of his memories, Clinton creates a warm welcome into both political and societal observations of his life in an easy-to-read and interesting piece of non-fiction, America.

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Slightly overlong but interesting

I found this book interesting and imagine that anyone with an interest in politics would also do. It is slightly overlong, and the first half seems particularly slow-going. It becomes a more interesting narrative in the second half once Clinton has entered politics.

There are some slightly "cheesy" lines, as all autobiographies do to some extent, which I questioned whether they were really felt at the time or added for increased effect upon the reflection of the author on his life ("I sometimes question the sanity of my existence", "a man is more than the sum of the things he can do" etc).

But overall an interesting insight into the life of a very succesful and powerful man and the office of the presidency.

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The Clintons are people of great common sense and detail oriented

It’s too difficult for politicians to be liars in democratic system. The Clintons are good examples. They were humbly born and tried all their lives to do something positive for the public. They made mistakes but also paid for it. The book gives a good overall look of American politics.

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More about Bill and less on the politics

I enjoyed the book, but it would have been good to hear more about Bill, ie more details about upbringing, influences in his life etc and what made him tick as much of the book are statements about politics and timelines. Would still recommend but books ie Michelle and Barack Obama’s book I’ve read twice whereas once will do for Bill’s.

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Those Damn Republicans.

I listens to this book mostly while travelling by train from France to England. My biggest complaint was that President Clintons soothing southern voice soon left me catching Zzzzz's.

I persevered though, re listening to certain chapters and found it a fascinating insight into the man. I was particularly enthralled to hear the sad tale about his father dying before he was born, his tough upbringing and his time in Oxford.

I would have liked to hear more of the Oxford tutor who referenced "king of some province and two dogs" (or something similar).

Great book.

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Good listen if you have the interest

I always liked Bill Clinton, and thought he was a good president, if very flawed person. I have read the actual book, and wanted to hear him read his own abridged story. He is a very detailed guy, so a lot to go through, but I think he did a good job of condensing the story here. Hearing it in his own voice only adds to the enjoyment. If you’re a fan you’ll probably enjoy it like me, if not... we’ll possibly less so.

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Missed large chunks

Considerable parts of the paperback version were missing in the Audiobook, skipping various key parts of the administration

for example; Somalia crisis

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A fascinating insight

A fascinating insight from the man who became president from humble beginnings. A great read.

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Informative

Been stuck in a car so listened to this. Enjoyed more Bill's account of his earlier life prior to taking office as President. Can be a bit dull in places but on the whole informative and interesting.

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