"Bush on the Couch" made major headlines when published in the USA, raising temperatures on both sides of the political spectrum. It provides a devastating, disturbing and convincing psychological profile of President George W. Bush, describing his bizarre and anxiety-fuelled performance in debates and his arrogant posture since the 2004 presidential election, which has led him to claim, for example, that 'the will of the people at my back' entitled him to ignore awkward reporters and that as President he was free to act as ...
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"Bush on the Couch" made major headlines when published in the USA, raising temperatures on both sides of the political spectrum. It provides a devastating, disturbing and convincing psychological profile of President George W. Bush, describing his bizarre and anxiety-fuelled performance in debates and his arrogant posture since the 2004 presidential election, which has led him to claim, for example, that 'the will of the people at my back' entitled him to ignore awkward reporters and that as President he was free to act as he wished. Justin A. Frank, a distinguished Washington-based psychologist, has written a new epilogue for the British edition and concludes that the 2004 election only made matters worse. Frank issues a call for journalists, political leaders and the American electorate to recognise their President and the demons that drive him.
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