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An Unfinished Life is an excellent biography filled with new information about President Kennedy and his administration. Dallek's research and writing are excellent. Democrats should especially note Kennedy's tough, muscular internationalism that served his party and nation well.
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Founding Brothers is a lively and engaging narrative of some of America's founders - Adams, Burr, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Madison and Washington. Ellis focuses on their dynamic, collaborative and often confrontational interactions. Their debates continue to be ours.
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American Sphinx explores how the private character of the Democratic Party's founder shaped his public life - and a new nation. Ellis breaks through the myths and allows us to see both the man and our current political debates in a new, different and fascinating light.
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Lincoln, possibly the best biography ever done on America's 16th President, dramatically shows both the greatness and humanity of a leader who found a way to reunite our country and end slavery. Donald's portrait, written from Lincoln's point of view, is hard to put down.
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No Ordinary Time focuses on FDR, Eleanor Roosevelt and their relationship, along with the era between the Depression and the end of World War II. FDR is portrayed as the defining leader of his time while Eleanor grows into an independent women who makes her own mark.
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In Truman, McCullough superbly captures the complexity, intelligence and determination of a great leader who was, in many ways, also an ordinary man. A deeply moving story, New Democrats can learn much from this book which includes newly discovered material.
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Lyndon Johnson & the American Dream, written over 20 years ago, was groundbreaking in its uncovering of LBJ the man. Johnson's willingness to open up to author Doris Kearns Goodwin has contributed immeasurably to our understanding of this very complex man.
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