The Situation Room by George Stephanopoulos with Lisa Dickey

All eyes are on the race to the White House right now, so it is an excellent time to read a book about the President's infamous home office. "The Situation Room" by George Stephanopoulos is a great read that chronicles the crisis management room in The White House, and the 12 presidents who have used it. Stephanopoulos is not only the co-anchor of "Good Morning America," but he also is the former White House Communications Director and later Senior Policy Advisor under President Bill Clinton. The author has interviewed dozens of staff members who have worked inside the Situation Room, during every national crisis and disaster. The room is located in the White House basement. Created by President John F. Kennedy during the Bay of Pigs Crisis, the room has been shrouded in secrecy for more than six decades. This book opens the doors of the room and takes readers inside, explaining what it looks like, how it operates and who is allowed inside. I listened to this book on audio read by the author, and I found it fascinating. In this day and age of technology, to have a brick and mortar room be so important seems quite old fashioned but meaningful, too. From Vietnam to the Soviet Union conflict, and from 9/11 to tracking Osama bin Laden, "The Situation Room" is a treasure trove of White House history. Well done, George. Please write more books. To buy this book on Amazin click here.