Loved all the behind the scenes stories of her time at The White House with President Bush ( )

I was curious and wanted an inside view. But since I am unaware of her current shows I didn't get much out of those stories. Not a bad book but not a great one either. The first political humanizing book I've ever read. If they're all like that then... I'm not sure they're my thing. ( )

I really enjoy watching Dana on The Five. I was delighted to learn that she is authentic on screen and enjoyed reading about her life, especially the meeting of her husband and her many career moves. She has a refreshing positive outlook in a field where that is rare. I was much less interested in the advice she gave, as I didn't think she offered any new or original perspective with those tips. They were boilerplate business networking tips. Yes, solid advice, but I think there much too much room in the book devoted to covering them. I would rather she shared more personal anecdotes. That said, I will admit I am not a big fan of self-help advice books, so take that with a grain of salt. ( )

Dana Perino is far from her Wyoming roots, but not far from the values of hard work and respect that she learned growing up. Life really took off for her when she began living in Washington DC and eventually became President George W. Bush's Press Secretary. She now lives in New York City as a regular Fox News Contributor, appearing daily on Fox's The Five.

Perino begins by sharing about her idyllic life growing up on a ranch in Wyoming and then in Colorado. Her love for her family shows through her descriptions of the land they worked and their strong work ethic. Her times spent with her father reading newspapers, watching the news and discussing the stories and their ramifications truly prepared her for the future.

The romantic in you will swoon over her chance meeting with her now husband. Through numerous odds against them, they have definitely found true love. If you know Dana at all, you will also know about her great love for their Vizlsa dogs, Henry and Jasper. You can frequently find Jasper making an appearance on Fox News.

No matter your political affiliation, you will appreciate Perino's stories of "43" and life in the White House. You will laugh, cry, and gain a great respect for the job of President. Perino shares many personal stories with delicacy and humor. Her devotion and gratefulness towards the Bush family is present on every page.

Perino spends time sharing personal tidbits about each of her co-hosts from Fox. You will be surprised that one of them had to save another co-workers life right in front of them at a dinner. Even though they may not all agree politically, there is definitely a great respect and love for each other.

Perino strives to find the good in everything, which is where the title of her book comes from. She likes finding the good news of the day and sharing it at the end of the show. Throughout the book, she shares life lessons and pieces of news that reminds all of us that there is still goodness in the world. Her book is perfect for new graduates, job seekers, and frankly, anyone in the work force. The lessons she has learned from her grandparents to politicians to numerous presidents and the press corp are all ones that can keep you optimistic about life in general. ( )

My husband and I read this aloud on a road trip. We both loved Dana when she worked at the White House and love her now as a Fox News personality. Her book is a lot like her, likeable and pleasant. I enjoyed reading about her early family life and career. I wished there'd been even more political inside info than there was. Her career has been phenomenal, so her tips and advice for those coming up now were well taken. Not sure it will stay with me forever, but it was like a nice visit over a cup of tea.. ( )