What must it be like to read about yourself in a history textbook?

It's easy to write about the presidents who served long ago because the issues they faced are not necessarily the same ones we face today, and so there is no need for historical revisionism. But tomorrow's textbooks are being written today, and the authors are not always impartial or unbiased. What do you think it feels like for a living president to read criticism of his administration in a history textbook? How would you feel if the legacy you leave behind were tarnished because of obstacles and hardships that were out of your control?What must it be like to read about yourself in a history textbook?
Considering the vast majority of text book authors are left leaning the only living presidents they will criticize are the Bushes.



Even an utter failure like Carter gets treated like Lincoln and Washington all rolled up into a Super-president.
I think Presidents would feel pretty much the same as when they read or hear criticism from anywhere. As you pointed out the authors are only human, I think most Presidents would realize that.What must it be like to read about yourself in a history textbook?
Textbook authors are not cleared top secret, eyes only, double-secret probation. I bet they see a lot of ignorance, not out of malice, just out of the loop.
Disgusting.



Those textbooks are full of lies. Children are being indoctrinated, rather than educated.What must it be like to read about yourself in a history textbook?
bush does not read all that well.
if you cant stand the heat don't run for office