from knightlight777

An interesting book by Ron Kessler who has a fairly impressive background. A bit dated when I read this but lots of good info on what the Secret Service does and how they deal with many obstacles. There are profiles on the Presidents going back as far as Kennedy. The behind the scenes tales of th...

from countrylife

Very interesting were the parts where the agents talked about how they were treated by the presidents and their families that they protected. Less interesting, but more important were the interspersed chapters discussing the extra workload put upon agents with more protectees assigned, but no inc...

from KHusser

In the President's Secret Service, a new book about protecting our Commander in Chief, by Ronald Kessler, is a quick read full off interesting tidbits about past presidents' quirks, preferences, and personality traits. Kessler also does a nice job explaining the history of the President's securit...

from kenkarpay

Seems a bit one-sided (mostly critical of Democratic presidents). However has some great stories. And provides pretty serious criticism of the management and operational challenges facing the Secret Service that should be of great concern to all Americans.

from charlierb3

About: Kessler gives a far-reaching look of the Secret Service by interviewing agents and management as well as touring department facilities. Pros: Interesting, if true. Cons: Unremarkable writing, repeats information, photographs bunched in middle, much of book is shallow dirt on Secret Service...