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A Time to Heal

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I think that this book was sorely needed to clear up a ridiculous misconception that Gerald Ford was an incompetent who was not up to being President. Instead (and I think this book resolves this nicely), Ford worked very hard to steer the nation through very turbulent waters, and I think that he did a decent job, all things considered. The man never received a national mandate. Also, he had to deal with a heavily Democratic Congress (especially after the 1974 elections) that was approaching him with the sharpest of daggers drawn. Finally, he had to make a politically difficult decision in pardoning Richard Nixon (necessary, in my view, to move the nation away from the divisive maelstrom that was Watergate).

Gerald Ford's, A Time to Heal is an intriguing look at the man who served as Congressman, Vice President, and then President. The book allows readers th e opportunity to learn about the final days of Watergate from the man who would inherit the toughest job in the world, at that time. What makes this story so special is Ford's ability to be able to criticize not only the mistakes of those around him (Richard Nixon) but also the mistakes constituted by himself. The story is a must for those who want an in-depth background behind President Ford, the Watergate ordeal, or politics in general. In addition to learning about the history that happens during Ford's administration the reader also learns about Ford's Presidential style. That's something that no other biography or encyclope dia entry can offer. What better way to learn what Ford was like as a person than to read it in his own words? A Time to Heal is the best way for America's reading public to meet Ford and develop a keen sense about who and what it takes to be President of the United States.

This is a book you could finish in 2 or so days. It wasnt as filling as I wanted it to be, but if you're interested in The Ford presidentcy this is the place to start.