Though, at its heart, this is a book of history, it reads like a memoir, with spontaneous conversation and remembrances closely tied to a united theme. I finished the book feeling satisfied that I now understood how power works to create its own end at times, yet lurking in the back of my mind still is the notion that Alex Abella has so much more he wants to tell. One doesn't have to be a student of World or American History to enjoy this book. One simply has to have an inquisitive mind, wanting to know how the pieces of the puzzle have been made to fit together. Wonderful book.