--- product_id: 49731117 title: "Inside Camp David: The Private World of the Presidential Retreat" price: "VT7687" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/49731117-inside-camp-david-the-private-world-of-the-presidential-retreat store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Inside Camp David: The Private World of the Presidential Retreat **Price:** VT7687 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Inside Camp David: The Private World of the Presidential Retreat - **How much does it cost?** VT7687 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/49731117-inside-camp-david-the-private-world-of-the-presidential-retreat) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Inside Camp David: The Private World of the Presidential Retreat [Giorgione CEC USN (Ret.), Rear Admiral Michael] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Inside Camp David: The Private World of the Presidential Retreat Review: Answers Your Curiosities About Camp David - This book is indispensable for those of us who want to know more about the day to day activities of Camp David. With stories about regular (even mundane) days at Camp David, and with historical perspective on some of the most important happenings, Michael Giorgione passes on to readers an in-depth look at Camp David. The book has a mix of presidential, military, and general American history that will satisfy both casual and expert readers. This is largely due to the author having served at Camp David during 1999-2001 and his style of writing - concise and well-ordered. Completely unbiased, easy to read, and very entertaining, the writing gives a view of leaders letting their guard down and acting as normal people. Giorgione, with his first-hand knowledge and grasp of history, allows you to see a world that few of us will ever experience on our own. Being unable to go to Camp David, this book is the next best thing. :) Review: An exceptional, hard-to-put-down, factual read - Thoroughly enjoyed the book. I often look for writings of this type - first hand narratives of the lives of past presidents. This one certainly didn't disappoint, with plenty of "inside baseball" details that only someone who lived at Camp David 24/7 could provide. The author's story telling technique kept me turning page after page, and made it hard to put down. Very much appreciate the depth of historic, factual detail he went into, seeking out and interviewing several past Camp David commanding officers and then transcribing their tales - all very entertaining. Most definitely recommend this book for all readers. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,115,557 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #331 in US Presidents #560 in History & Theory of Politics #1,191 in U.S. State & Local History | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (896) | | Dimensions | 6.38 x 1.13 x 9.63 inches | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 0316509612 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0316509619 | | Item Weight | 1.25 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 320 pages | | Publication date | October 24, 2017 | | Publisher | Little, Brown and Company | ## Images ![Inside Camp David: The Private World of the Presidential Retreat - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/913IJ2pLveL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Answers Your Curiosities About Camp David *by S***R on February 23, 2018* This book is indispensable for those of us who want to know more about the day to day activities of Camp David. With stories about regular (even mundane) days at Camp David, and with historical perspective on some of the most important happenings, Michael Giorgione passes on to readers an in-depth look at Camp David. The book has a mix of presidential, military, and general American history that will satisfy both casual and expert readers. This is largely due to the author having served at Camp David during 1999-2001 and his style of writing - concise and well-ordered. Completely unbiased, easy to read, and very entertaining, the writing gives a view of leaders letting their guard down and acting as normal people. Giorgione, with his first-hand knowledge and grasp of history, allows you to see a world that few of us will ever experience on our own. Being unable to go to Camp David, this book is the next best thing. :) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An exceptional, hard-to-put-down, factual read *by J***R on August 18, 2019* Thoroughly enjoyed the book. I often look for writings of this type - first hand narratives of the lives of past presidents. This one certainly didn't disappoint, with plenty of "inside baseball" details that only someone who lived at Camp David 24/7 could provide. The author's story telling technique kept me turning page after page, and made it hard to put down. Very much appreciate the depth of historic, factual detail he went into, seeking out and interviewing several past Camp David commanding officers and then transcribing their tales - all very entertaining. Most definitely recommend this book for all readers. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice peek into their world *by T***I on March 13, 2021* A really interesting read, especially on the heels of The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House. This book, written by a former CO of Camp David, collected the stories of his predecessors and their experiences with the First Families at Camp David. It also includes some fun history of the Camp itself from its origins as "Shangri-La" when the Presidential Yacht wasn't safe for Roosevelt during WWII to its role in diplomacy with Camp David Accords as well as Soviet visits. Although many presidents had their own vacation getaways, Camp David at a 30m flight/3 hour drive was closer than Hawaii, Texas, California and even Maine. This book also showed the relationships that these COs built with "their" Presidents even though their terms were two year military appointments vs. the civilians long terms at the White House. Chelsea Clinton gave a CO's daughters a stuffed animal at the end of a visit, and the Bushes invited a CO Family to the White House to say goodbye when their planned Camp visit before the CO's departure was cancelled. No scandals, just a fun behind the scenes read. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/49731117-inside-camp-david-the-private-world-of-the-presidential-retreat](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/49731117-inside-camp-david-the-private-world-of-the-presidential-retreat) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-06*