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Taking Heat: The President, the Press, and My Years in the White House

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Year 2005 Edition year
Pages 381 Mid-length read
Vibe Idea-led Weekend read

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Based on the metadata we have, Taking Heat: The President, the Press, and My Years in the White House by Ari Fleischer looks closest to a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. The copy on file shows 2005 • William Morrow • 381 pages, giving you a quick sense of scale and reading commitment.

Edition on file: 2005 • William Morrow • 381 pages • ISBN 9780060747626.

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