Decision Points.

First edition of George W. Bush's autobiography. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by George W. Bush, Henry Kissinger and Bush's White House Press Secretary Dana Perino on the half-title page. Henry Kissinger was a diplomat and political scientist who served as the 56th United States secretary of state from 1973 to 1977 and the 7th national security advisor from 1969 to 1975, serving under presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. Dana Perino served as White House Press Secretary in the Bush administration, becoming one of the most prominent  women in American political communication and only the second woman to hold the role. Appointed in 2007 after serving as Deputy Press Secretary, Perino acted as a key intermediary between President George W. Bush and the public during the final, highly scrutinized years of his presidency. Her tenure coincided with major national and international challenges, including the Iraq War and the onset of the global financial crisis, requiring careful articulation of administration policies within an increasingly complex media landscape. Perino’s role extended beyond routine press briefings; she contributed to shaping the administration’s messaging strategy and maintaining political coherence during periods of declining public approval. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by W.G. Cookman. Rare and desirable signed by Bush, Kissinger, and Perino.