Reviews and sales of "Rumsfeld's Book of Letters" disappoint
Reviews and sales of "Rumsfeld's Book of Letters" disappoint
Publishing Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's letters seemed like a great idea for a Holiday bestseller, but thus far "Rumsfeld's Book of Letters" has been a huge disappointment.
Most reviewers find the book to be repetitive. "The theme, 'we regret your loss,' is never fully explored throughout the book. By the end, there is no journey of enlightenment, just a sea of letters with different names," Writes Adam Clabron of the Vermont Daily Dispatch.
Other reviewers think Rumsfeld is making a statement. "Through repetition Rumsfeld manages to find the zen that comes with the sadness of any soldiers family. By the end of 'Letters' the cumulative effect is overwhelming," wrote Julia McBride of the Las Cruces Crusade.
Sales of Rumsfeld's Book of Letters have been less than brisk. "Well, it says this is an autographed copy, but it just looks like a stamp with Rumsfeld's name," said shopper Victor Petropoulos, leafing through the remainders at his local bookshop. "This blows, I'm going to get that swift boat vets book for my dad instead."
Calls to Secretary Rumsfeld's office reveal that the Secretary had no part in planning the book and that the project was rubber stamped in time to get it on the shelves for the holidays.
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Publishing Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's letters seemed like a great idea for a Holiday bestseller, but thus far "Rumsfeld's Book of Letters" has been a huge disappointment.
Most reviewers find the book to be repetitive. "The theme, 'we regret your loss,' is never fully explored throughout the book. By the end, there is no journey of enlightenment, just a sea of letters with different names," Writes Adam Clabron of the Vermont Daily Dispatch.
Other reviewers think Rumsfeld is making a statement. "Through repetition Rumsfeld manages to find the zen that comes with the sadness of any soldiers family. By the end of 'Letters' the cumulative effect is overwhelming," wrote Julia McBride of the Las Cruces Crusade.
Sales of Rumsfeld's Book of Letters have been less than brisk. "Well, it says this is an autographed copy, but it just looks like a stamp with Rumsfeld's name," said shopper Victor Petropoulos, leafing through the remainders at his local bookshop. "This blows, I'm going to get that swift boat vets book for my dad instead."
Calls to Secretary Rumsfeld's office reveal that the Secretary had no part in planning the book and that the project was rubber stamped in time to get it on the shelves for the holidays.
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