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Book Review: Coolidge by Amity Shales
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Book Review: Coolidge by Amity Shales

Man of la BookJuly 18, 2024

The book shines with the author writes about Coolidge’s economics. The author makes excellent arguments defending his tax policies and budgetary choices

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Book Review: The Jazz Age President by Ryan S. Walters
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Book Review: The Jazz Age President by Ryan S. Walters

Man of la BookJune 25, 2024

I thought Mr. Walter made his case, that President Harding, inheriting a nation in crisis, led the United States in a laudable manner

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Book Review: Wilson by A. Scott Berg
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Book Review: Wilson by A. Scott Berg

Man of la BookFebruary 8, 2024

Woodrow Wilson, it seems to be, was the first modern President. A man who ran the office as a Prime Minister with reform-oriented goals.

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Book Review: The Bully Pulpit by Doris Kearns Goodwin
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Book Review: The Bully Pulpit by Doris Kearns Goodwin

Man of la BookDecember 28, 2023

The Bully Pulpit by Doris Kearns Goodwin could be considered three books in one. Two biographies and a history of investigative journalism

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Book Review: Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin
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Book Review: Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin

Man of la BookAugust 1, 2023

Lincoln’s ability to let go of personal slights is one of his attributes, infusing his administration with talented individuals, albeit with large egos

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Book Review: The Confidante by Christopher C. Gorham
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Book Review: The Confidante by Christopher C. Gorham

Man of la BookFebruary 21, 2023

A biography of Anna Rosenberg, a Hungarian Jewish immigrant who helped millions of Americans through legislation, competence, and leadership

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Book Review: John Tyler, the Accidental President by Edward P. Crapol
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Book Review: John Tyler, the Accidental President by Edward P. Crapol

Man of la BookDecember 20, 2022

I enjoyed reading John Tyler, the Accidental President and learned a lot about a President whose name most Americans won’t even recognize.

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Book Review: Mr. Jefferson’s Hammer by Robert M. Owens
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Book Review: Mr. Jefferson’s Hammer by Robert M. Owens

Man of la BookDecember 6, 2022

Relying on documents relating to Harrison’s activity in Indiana from the Indiana Historical Society, the author provides a window into frontier challenges

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Book Review: The Unexpected President by Scott S. Greenberger
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Book Review: The Unexpected President by Scott S. Greenberger

Man of la BookAugust 16, 2022

I enjoyed The Unexpected President, despite the lack of documents left to us by Arthur. He destroyed all his papers towards the end of his life.

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