Zenith: In the White House with George H. W. Bush

College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University Press, 2016. Q4 - A first edition (stated) hardcover book SIGNED and inscribed by Chase Untermeyer to previous owner on the half-title page in very good condition in very good dust jacket that is mylar protected. Dust jacket has some wrinkling, chipping and crease on the edges and corners, light discoloration and shelf wear. Book cocked, some bumped corners and dents, light discoloration and shelf wear. 9.25"x6.25", 342 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. In Zenith: In the White House with George H. W. Bush, Ambassador Chase Untermeyer concludes his trilogy chronicling his role in the Reagan-Bush era of Washington, DC, this time detailing the rise of the Bush Administration in 1988 to the events shortly following Bush's defeat by Clinton in 1992. Filled with the author's personal observations and commentary on White House events, personalities, and issues, Zenith offers an engaging story from an insider perspective. While recalling major events of the presidency, Untermeyer focuses on the everyday occurrences in his tenure as a public servant - things like the emotions surrounding decisions, the real-life people that giants such as President Bush were, and his own struggles with the importance of his position. As President Bush's director of personnel, Untermeyer was placed squarely at the center of the politically charged process of making recommendations for some 3,500 federal appointments. Zenith leads the reader through the composition and recomposition of a national administration, the constraints faced by presidents in accomplishing this task, and other insider topics. Ultimately moving into a federal appointments himself, Untermeyer relates his experiences as director of the Voice of America, including the challenges of the radio wars. Whether read independently or in order, the journal entries in Zenith are frank and engaging, with helpful annotations from a hindsight perspective. The unique viewpoint presented in this entertaining and insightful work sheds new light on recent historical events that makes Zenith an enthralling tale for readers of all backgrounds.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.