A classic work of US political non-fiction/memoir, first published in 1976.

John W. Dean's BLIND AMBITION is a must-read for anyone interested in the Nixon Administration and the Watergate Scandal. Dean was on the inside, and in this memoir he recounts what he saw and what was said. It's an excellent complement to ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN, but in many ways it offers even more than that classic - the first hand accounts are invaluable.

Superb. Essential. And, as it happens, very well-written (there's no guarantee with political memoirs).

An interesting account of Watergate events by the ultimate insider. I did find the book a bit off putting since Dean came off as self-absorbed and arrogant. It made me question the veracity of his book. It did make me want to read other insiders versions of Watergate.

I am really sorry since I was not sble to downloa the title. Things are getting overwhelming these days since it is the start of the year.

A fascinating look back at the Nixon White House. If you've read The Firm by John Grisham, this is the real life non fiction version. Idealistic young guy gets his ideal job - taking it against the advice of some - in the White House and then slowly he loses his perspective and morality. Some of the information is shocking and although old news, it is probably never more relevant than in the week Mr DJ Trump takes occupation. John W Dean is an easy writer and the story flows like a novel. There are places where I chose to skip ahead and places where I had to reread to sort out the names and office roles but it is a fast, exciting read. Recommended for those interested in politics generally and for the Watergate/Nixon years in particular. And those who like a well written story of a good guy gone bad... I was given a copy of this book by Netgalley in return for an honest review.

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I requested this book because I am interested in american history and lived through the Watergate years. I have read a number of other books on the subject, but not this one.

This is a re-release of the original with a new preface by the author. To say that John Dean is a self absorbed and arrogant would be an understatement. This was the first of the Watergate books and has been used as a litmus test for the others that followed (in most cases to their detriment). While nothing can conclusively be proven false in this book, it does make one wonder about the near perfect image projected by a person intimately involved in dubious ethical and outright criminal activities.

It will be an interesting read for someone who has not read nothing or much about the Nixon Administration. I would recommend that you read some of the other books by people within the Nixon Administration to get a more balanced, less biased view on the events.