Courage and Consequence

My Life as a Conservative in the Fight

By: Karl Rove

Narrated by: Karl Rove

America’s most brilliant political mastermind recounts his controversial journey through Republican politics and into George W. Bush’s White House.

Known as “the Architect” of George W. Bush’s presidency, Karl Rove’s access to Bush and view of his presidency is unparalleled. In this memoir, Rove takes the listener into the heart of Bush’s rise to the Texas governorship and behind closed doors in the White House. Rove describes what it takes to win elections—from his first race in a high school gymnasium to those on the national stage—and what you need to do once you’ve won.

Rove learned about the cost of his Republican affiliation at a young age, when a JFK supporter down the street pushed him off his bicycle and beat him up for supporting Nixon. Since then, Rove has devoted his life to conservative politics—and he has been accused of everything from campaign chicanery to being a war criminal. Here, he sets the record straight, responds frankly to his critics, and passionately articulates the reasoning behind the choices he made during campaigns and in the White House.

With never-before-told details about his own controversial career, the legacy of the Bush presidency, and America during its most trying moments, Rove intimately relates the joys and pains of a life in service of conservative conviction.

An Incredible Story of Courage and Consequence

This is a story only a person like Karl Rove can tell. He was thorough, thoughtful and insightful. He spoke with great passion and wisdom, and at times with great humility. I wept a few times, particularly over the 9/11 passages, how could you not? History will be much kinder to George W. Bush, thanks in part to Karl Rove. Excellent read.

Thank you Mr Rove!

Having this audio book actually narrated by Mr Rove was just icing on the cake. This book provided great insight to the Bush years in the White House and many of those "little details" that seem to have been omitted by the mainstream media. I was also pleasantly surprised at Mr Rove's humility. Not many guys will confess to tearing up as much as he did in this book. The events of his childhood were also a revelation. Many people would have used those events to throw themselves a major pity party, but Mr Rove persevered and I believe became a better person for it. I already admired Mr Rove prior to the release of his book, but my admiration has since grown. Now I'll just wait to see how many come forward to try and dispute what is in this book and what tactics they will use to do so. A great read (or should I say listen) that I recommend to both conservatives and libs alike.

Entertaining

I loved the book and in his own words it brought the book to life. Karl has a unique gift and in this book shows how intellegent and human he is.
I am happy to hear the REAL story of what it was actually like being close to GW and what the truth was. Thank you Karl for a very nice listen.

A revealing book

I've had my head in the sand politically till just recently and this book brought me significant insight into Karl Rove. Thought Karl was honest and it showed where he stands politically.

Excellent book!

Thanks for providing your personal account of so many historical events in recent history! I have a better understanding of what happened and why. The no-nonsense approach is refreshing in our "smoke and mirrors" political world. I would (& have) recommended this book to others.