I loved this book. Another excellent Dollar Tree find. I never really read memoirs, but I'm starting to think they are an untapped wealth. If they are well-written. This one was! This was the type of writing that makes me wonder if I really can write, and also makes me want to. As with some (most?) memoirs, it did at times feel a little too self-absorbed, when I wanted more of a side story. All it takes is remembering that this is a story about him first and foremost, and I was good again. 

Fascinating perspective and reporting on Putin and political events during the period. Interesting shares of magazine editing and fashion or luxury politics as well. Dotted a bunch of info segments and some great phrases too.