Synopses & Reviews
Black in the White House gives readers a totally unique perspective on the Bush presidency: from the eyes of one of the few black men serving in the West Wing. As a black conservative, Ron Christie had two burdens to carry: the sometimes clumsy approach to race (remember the Trent Lott episode?) of a nearly all-white White House and the outright hostility of Washington's black liberal establishment (who actually spat on Christie during his Black National Congress speech). Unlike David Frum-the only other supposed White House insider to write a book-Christie actually knew and worked closely with the president (who he grew to respect greatly), the vice president, and members of the senior staff, and he gives his inside scoop in this fascinating new book.
Synopsis
As a black conservative, Ron Christie had two burdens to carry: the sometimes clumsy approach to race of a nearly all-white White House and the outright hostility of Washington's black liberal establishment. He gives his inside scoop in this fascinating read.