Woodward's book State of Denial is certain to have an impact on the election. It is now ranked number 2 on the New York Times non-fiction best seller lists. As with all of Woodward's books State of Denial straddles the line of fiction and non-fiction. His liberal use of quotation marks and descriptions of thoughts have become trademarks of his works.
It is an easy and compelling read; I finished the book in two days. While there are snippets of new information about the role of Henry Kissinger and Prince Bandar bin Sultan as advisers to the Bush administration, much of the book confirms prior assumptions. Even Bush supporters are likely to acknowledge that he lacks intellectual curiosity and depth. Rumsfeld's arrogance and micromanagement style are well know and may even be part of his attraction to some.
Richard Armitage gives a memorable quote about leaving large organizations; "When you pull your fist out of a pail of water, remember you do not leave a hole".
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