Ron Chernow shows us why he’s the master of biographies, focusing on who Samuel Langhorn Clemens was, as well as Mark Twain’s story beyond his humor and books
I believe Dan Jones achieved his goal of writing an exciting biography in gripping, and somewhat conversational narrative
I enjoyed reading Hoover by Kenneth Whyte very much. It’s an insightful look into a complicated man with a complicated legacy
I Escaped from Auschwitz by Rudolf Vrba, originally published in the 1960s, is an important testament to courage, honesty, and selfless bravery
Leaves of Fire (עלים מן האש) by Simcha Guterman is not all doom and gloom. The author has a healthy sense of humor, which I would assume is good to have
The book shines with the author writes about Coolidge’s economics. The author makes excellent arguments defending his tax policies and budgetary choices
The Bully Pulpit by Doris Kearns Goodwin could be considered three books in one. Two biographies and a history of investigative journalism
I especially enjoyed reading about his relationship with General Sherman & Abraham Lincoln. Grant writes in direct and precise language, with a clear narrative
After reading this book, I agree with the author that Grover Cleveland deserves to be better remembers than just a trivia answer
American Prometheus is an exceptional biography which manages to weave politics, science, and humanity into an engaging story which changed the world we live in