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Book Review of Bush on the Couch: Inside the Mind of the President

Bush on the Couch: Inside the Mind of the President
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After reading this book, you'll understand why the Bushes are so afraid of psychonanalysis. This exploration of the president's persona will set your hair on fire - and probably land its brilliant author in the federal witness protection program.
An eminent and courageous psychotherapist offers a penetrating account of the psychological makeup of the most powerful man in the world. It is compelling and persuasive and downright frightening. Most readers will ends this book stunned, asking themselves how it has come about that we have chosen a leader so ill-equipped for the job.