Review of “And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle” by Jon Meacham
Published last fall, “And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle” is Jon Meacham’s review of the 16th …
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Celebrating 2,750 Days with the Presidents
About 7½ years ago I decided to read as many of the best presidential biographies as I could and to …
The Best Biographies of George H.W. Bush
In numerous ways, George H.W. Bush seems to have spent his life preparing for the presidency. A man of almost …
Review of “Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush” by Jon Meacham
Published in 2015, “Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush” by Jon Meacham is the most …
Timing is Everything: George H.W. Bush
George H.W. Bush’s record of public service almost makes John Quincy Adam’s efforts on behalf of his country look insignificant …
New Release Alert: “Destiny and Power” by Jon Meacham
Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush by Jon Meacham 864 pages Random House Release Date: …
The Best Biographies Presidents’ Day Post!
Let’s face it: we all love candy. And most of us appreciate the institution of the presidency. So why not savor both at …
The Best Biographies of Andrew Jackson
If you thought John Quincy Adams’s life was tailor-made for a great biography…wait until you sample Andrew Jackson’s! Far from …
Review of “American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House” by Jon Meacham
“American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House” is author Jon Meacham’s fourth book. Published in 2008, this biography of …
Lucky Number 7: Andrew Jackson!
Nine months have passed since I began this journey, and six presidents are now in the rear-view mirror. That’s 36 …
The Best Biographies of Thomas Jefferson
[Updated] After nearly two months with Thomas Jefferson involving five biographies (ten books in total) and over 5,000 pages of …
Review of “Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power” by Jon Meacham
“Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power” is author Jon Meacham’s fifth and most recent book, having been published in late …
Next Up: Thomas Jefferson!
Having finished reading the seven books I own on John Adams it’s finally time to move to our third president: …
My Journey Through the Best Presidential Biographies 