Winik has been read by political leaders including Bill Clinton , George W. Bush , Harry Reid , and Mitch McConnell as well as Chief Justice John Roberts and numerous celebrities . Winik appears on the first page of George W. Bush 's presidential memoir '' Decision Points '' , discussing the craft of writing history with the president . Just after the September 11 attacks , Bush was seen carrying '' April 1865 '' in the White House
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Jay Winik