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Title: Lamar Alexander's Little Plaid Book: 311 Rules, Reminders, and Lessons About Running for Office and Making a Difference, Whether It's for President of the United States or President of yo by Lamar Alexander ISBN: 1-55853-579-9 Publisher: Rutledge Hill Press Pub. Date: 01 May, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.95

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Average Customer Rating: 4.5 (4 reviews)

Rating: 3
Summary: Practical, Quick, Sometimes Insightful
Comment: The problem with these little books of wisdom is that they contain many simplified and obvious lessons in the attempt to reduce "rules of the road" to easy bromides.

Alexander's booklet is no different, thought his does contain some interesting and insightful truisms drawn from his vast experience as a politician. What was unique about this book was its appearence during his presidential campaigns. It stood out and well against the more typical rush biographies or issues books many who run for the presidency squeeze off the presses and hand out to anyone who will take them in Iowa, New Hampshire and Delaware.

The size of Alexander's booklet increases the chance that aspiring pols will actually read it. Although it is self serving (as any campaign bio is), it is a quick read and interesting in some places. I've met Alexander and he is a much more complex and astute politician than these simple sayings might indicate, but it does capture his down home, honest, straight shooter approach to politics. (and Lamar, if you ever read this, we do appreciate the copy you autographed and sent along for our new born son).

Rating: 5
Summary: great!
Comment: Lamar Alexander for 2000!!

Rating: 5
Summary: Great whether running for office or interested in politics
Comment: Being a fellow Tennessean, I may be a little biased towards our former governor's newest literary endeavor, a little plaid book. Lamar Alexander's Little Plaid Book is a collection of quotes and short sayings that deal with the everyday topics of running for office. This includes topics such as dealing with the media and giving punctual speeches. The book is patterned after H. Jackson Brown, Jr.'s Life's Little Instruction Book series. Both are published by Rutledge Hill Press in Alexander's hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. A wise move for this likely presidential candidate, the book lends an air of optimism concerning the American political system. Alexander warms every American heart when he encourages people "to cherish their country and their freedom." Images of apple pie and farmers in wrinkled overalls come to mind when we are reminded "to pray for our leaders." After all, the Lord knows they need all the prayers they can get! This bo! ! ok was a great read.