Earlier this week I watched a television interview of an author who had just completed a biography of the Bush stewardship.  The author indicated that Bush was initially leery of cooperating with him, but after two Oval Office sessions granted him four more interviews.  

Once that it was established that the author had been granted that kind of access it was evident that he was not likely to provide a critical analysis of a regime steeped in disaster.  One could scarcely imagine, for instance, granting Seymour Hersh six private interviews in conjunction with a book on the Bush White House years.

When asked about any discernible change he observed in Bush from the days when the author had previously interviewed him while he was Texas' governor, the author cited Bush's current interest in history.  The author stated further that Bush has become an avid reader on the American presidency.

Such responses would have indeed endeared the author to Bush, who doubtlessly feels that the sessions were worthwhile where creating a positive image of his stewardship is concerned.