The Negotiator: A Memoir
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| Rating | : | 4.95 (874 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1451691386 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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But when you’re a former federal judge, Senate majority leader, leader of the peace talks in Northern Ireland, chairman of the board of the Disney Corp. and investigator of illegal use of stimulants by baseball players, it seems a perfect fit.” (Buffalo News) . "Compelling. George Mitchell’s story provides eloquent testimony to the power of the American dream." (Seattle Times)“The memoir includes many lighthearted and oddball anecdotes not normally associated with high-profile conflict resolution and political debate.” (Bangor Daily News)"A natural storyteller, Mitchell offers fascinating stories from his long and varied careers." (Booklist)"Not many author
Book was OK but I was disappointed it was not more in depth about his various Book was OK but I was disappointed it was not more in depth about his various negotiations in the Senate and after versus his life. Amazon Customer said Five Stars. This was a fascinating read about an amazing individual. At times funny; at times humorous. I loved it.. Few Senators and House Members with George Mitchell's Values and Skills Interesting story of one our last Senate leaders who didn't see it as his mission to see his President fail. George Mitchell clearly understood the role of the majority leader as one of collaboration, debate, and compromise for the sake of the entire country, not just his politi
George Mitchell grew up in a working class family in Maine, experiencing firsthand the demoralizing effects of unemployment when his father was laid off from a lifelong job. Bush and Bill Clinton.Told with wit, frankness, and a style all his own, Senator Mitchell’s memoir reveals many insights into the art of negotiation. Through it all, Senator Mitchell’s incredible stories—some hilarious, others tragic, all revealing—offer invaluable insights into critical moments in the last half-century of business, law, and politics, both domestic and international.. But education was always a household priority, and Mitchell embraced every opportunity that came his way, eventually becoming the ranking Democrat in the Senate during the administrations of George H.W. Compelling, poignant, enlightening stories from former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell about growing up in Maine, his years in the Senate, working to bring peace to Northern Ireland and the Middle East, and what he’s learned about the art of negotiation during every stage of his life.It’s a classic story of the American Dream. Mitchell looks back at his adventures in law and politics—including instrumental work on clean air and water legislation, the Iran-Contra hearings, and healthcare reform—as well as life after the Senate, from leading th
He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1999. Mitchell served as a Democratic senator from Maine from 1980 to 1995 and Senate majority leader from 1989 to 1995. . George J. He was the primary architect of the 1998 Good Friday Agreement for peace in Northern Ireland, chairman of The Walt Disney Company