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Public Pillars/Private Lives: The Strengths and Limitations of the Modern American Presidents

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An outstanding work that is both engaging and readable! Historians will value its accuracy and scholarly analysis, while average Americans can appreciate its interesting explanations and insights into historical events surrounding presidents FDR through George W. Bush. It is unique among presidential treatments because its authors treat each president through biography, positive assessment, and negative assessment separately. Thus, its genius is the "balanced approach."

Particularly noteworthy is the exceptional chapter on Nixon that captures the tension between a highly apt yet paranoid leader. There is an additional, special study depicting both the drama and the background of the 2004 presidential election. A great "read" for any interested in these modern political figures or just interested in reading about America over the last 70 years.

One of the most engaging books I have read in a while. The format allows the reader to think and process the decisions the Presidents made in a point counterpoint type style. It helped me better understand the times we live in and the past generations of Presidents and their decisions a well as context to how they made those decisions.

Needed this book for a college course, and this book worked out perfect for the class. I was glad I was able to get it at such a smaller cost than the book store was selling it for.

This book arrived pretty fast. It was in good condition. I'm happy with this product and the seller. Thanks!