The Hardball Handbook: How to Win at Life

If you're a fan of Chris Matthews, chances are you will like this book. It's a brief look into the world of Washington, politics, and how things are done in our government. Matthews provides examples from his own life and experiences and provides advice for anyone looking to gain inspiration from those who attain success in politics.While the book is entertaining and somewhat insightful, there simply isn't enough; it's way too short. It can be read in a day and you will probably forget about it in a week.

Fantastic book. Its a shame its out of print. Chris Matthews is a wonderful story teller and a great thinker, and man he's got lots of nuggets in this book.

Great stuff here! Read it.

Chris tells it the way he sees it - a competitive world where hard work and persistent effort are necessary ingredients for success.

I expected more from Chris Matthews. I think this is a light-weight book written for fast money. I would NOT recommend wasting your money.

'Nuf said. I would buy it again. Brings invaluable insight that is not usually thought about.I enjoyed quite a number of quotes that were in the book.

Easy to read and great ideas on bottom line ways of increasing ones chances for a successful career and also a happier life in general.

Chris uses his life story to explain how the American system works, he is not judgmental, he just states the reality. HE lays out the rules of the road, many recent immigrants to the US should read this book - it will make the "Who send you question" more understandable and less intimidating! Have a plan, learn the rules, follow the rules and you win big! Chris Mathews is a living example, coming to Washington from a stay in Africa, he knew the rules but nobody, he hard his plan within the rules and executed perfectly!