Post 1: the Rationale

     In lieu with a desire to enter the world of politics in a relatively straightforward and intellectual manner, the book is was chosen as it offers a reputably  impartial assessment of a very relevant and controversial President Bill Clinton; someone who has drawn extensive ire from the right. Thus the point of view is decidedly left-leaning, but articulated from a very prominent reporter who has previously written a bestseller of that was also on the left of the political spectrum. It is expected that the work will provide solid facts on its subject. In addition, the author Joe Klein has also been closely involved with the President in an openly critical way, further accentuating his credibility on the subject matter. Mr. Klein has had a record of printing articles opposing the former President, so a rare and unique point of view can be salvaged from a source that can, through an  established track record, be as unbiased as possible from a person of said background and history. By choosing the book as a first read, a triage of criteria are, in essence, achieved: an exposure to a liberal author's style, a personal interest in the Clinton Administration and the need for an academic structure are all satiated.