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Kissinger: A Biography Hardcover – September 16, 1992
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- Print length893 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherSimon & Schuster
- Publication dateSeptember 16, 1992
- Dimensions6.5 x 2 x 9.5 inches
- ISBN-100671663232
- ISBN-13978-0671663230
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- Publisher : Simon & Schuster; 1st edition (September 16, 1992)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 893 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0671663232
- ISBN-13 : 978-0671663230
- Item Weight : 2.9 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.5 x 2 x 9.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #414,229 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #494 in United States National Government
- #1,538 in Political Leader Biographies
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Walter Isaacson, University Professor of History at Tulane, has been CEO of the Aspen Institute, chairman of CNN, and editor of Time magazine. He is the author of Leonardo da Vinci; Steve Jobs; Einstein: His Life and Universe; Benjamin Franklin: An American Life; and Kissinger: A Biography. He is also the coauthor of The Wise Men: Six Friends and the World They Made.
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Knowledge becomes Evil if the aim be not virtuous
President "David" Dwight Eisenhower, Mandate for Change, (1963)
It was generally conceded that had an election been held, Ho Chi MINH would have been elected Premier ... I have never talked or corresponded with a person knowledgeable in Indochinese affairs who did not agree that had elections been held as of the time of the fighting, possibly 80 per cent of the population would have voted for the Communist Ho Chi MINH as their leader.
Nguyen Ai Quoc: It was patriotism, not communism, that inspired me. I only follow one Party: The Vietnamese Party. Ho Chi MINH
"The end may justify the means as long as there is something that justifies the end."
Leon Trotsky, Leon Trotsky was born Lev Davidovich Bronstein on November 7, 1879
What was VC? Was it a He, or may be was a She? Were they raping your little girl? Were they holding an M16 aims at your children and women? Were they stealing your money from you bank accounts? Were he and she a threat your family and nation? What was so bad being VC? No one here realized what a VC was, may be a VC has so much responsibility protecting his/her, and or the nation's identity and independence? A VC borrows an American Declaration of Independence on their behalf to win the heart of the nation and world. I am telling you that a VC has a family, a mum and dad and sibling and a job protecting like any other American patriots. Many VC were Buddhism, Catholic, Ancestor Worship, Muslim, Cao Dai, Protestant, even Anglican. To the eye of the American people VC were bad and should be killed... a VC was a Vietnamese freedom fighter for their own right to be ruled and governed by themselves and similar to the American who fought against the British for your independence.
Cally, I do not know how you can go on living for what you did, everyone here has the right to talk; some were angry and some do not have a clue, but what you really should do is looking for method to enable to forgive yourself and free from your soul. The Vietnamese are willing forgive you what has happened, but can you forgive yourself? All I know that you have the courage to keep yourself all this long deep in your heart and soul.
Have you ever read any history of Vietnam under different Dynasty; many former kings later went on to become Buddhist monks to ask for their soul to be forgiven for what they did, and even though they were the protectors of our nation from invasions and killed only the enemy.
PEACE IS THE ONLY METHOD TO FORGIVE YOU ....
Edwin Tran
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Although history was not kind to Vietnam, Vietnam still wants to have a good relationship with the US.
In this biographical book, Isaacson combines his skills of being a good researcher and an excellent writer using an elegant style with the art of Michelangelo to paint a beautiful description of Dr. Kissinger's unique personality.
From this book,the reader will learn how Dr. Kissinger skillfully applied three techniques in his diplomatic endeavors. First, Dr. Kissinger compared old historical world events to the challenges with which he was dealing in foreign affairs during the time he served under former presidents Richard M Nixon and Gerald Ford. Second, Dr. Kissinger associated or linked world events at that time to shape foreign policy,looking forward to leading America to awakening and to learning about the European diplomacy of balance of power. And third,one of the main contributions of the author is to reveal how Dr. Kissinger'a ego interrelated with other large egos,such as Nixon,Mao,Brezhnev, as well as with other domestic and international figures. Dr. Kissinger played the role of a psychoanalyst,and the rest of the egos were treated by him with respect as if they were his patients,in the sence that all of them developed strong,deep,ambivalent emotions of admiration and hate we can perceive throughout Issacson's excellent book.However.everyone respect Dr. Kissinger's realistic analysis of national interest and his contributions to living in a world where international eagles can be restrained by a new international order that is in the process of being finalized.
After reading this interesting book,you will understand how Kissinger's personal diplomatic style shaped the United States's foreign policy and world leaders'decisions: as well,you will understand why he is strongly admired and well respected among leaders from different cultures. The legacy and homework for others is how to conduct a diplomatic policy away from the traditional dogmas wherever they arise.
You will learn from this book how Dr. Kissinger's historical perspective helped him interpret and act in world events and,above all,how he skillfully negotiated with world leaders and persuaded them to arrive at a negotiated, realistic agreement which would be accepted by the parties involved as a fair one.
Finally,the author presents a well-balanced analysis of Dr. Kissinger's personal strenghts and flaws. I would say that, most likely, Dr. Kissinger is aware of both. Being an expert in balance of power among nations, he must have a deep inner understanding of how to balance and manage his own strenghts and flaws. Otherwise,he would not be able to operate so succesfully at the domestic and at the international levels.
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Kissinger primarily suffered from the memories of his childhood and never recovered from the insecurity he faced in German occupation.He never helped the state of Israel even though he is a Jew.He remains one of the most controversial diplomats of the twentieth century who ultimately failed to do justice to the trust reposed upon him by America.

Ich lese zur Zeit Einstein nebenbei im Original und finde es trotz AE leichter zu lesen.
Fazit: Buch wahrscheinlich i.O., Übersetzung eher misslungen, hier wurde eine bessere Übersetzung vielleicht dem Werke gut tun.

Interesting and credible character descriptions of the characters involved: Kissinger of course, but also Nixon, Ford, Haldeman, and all the other players involved in Watergate, Vietnam, Cold War, and the thawing of relations with China as a counter balance to Soviet antagonism.
US-Iraeli relations are also discussed at length in the broader setting of perceived US interest in the Middle East.
Funny to get the hindsight of good policy decisions for the wrong reasons.
How brilliant minds get influenced by twisted personality and personal ambition and paranoia.
