Books on American Presidents
Last updated: August 03, 2023
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Strangers in Their Own Land
by Arlie Russell Hochschild -
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American Carnage: On the Front Lines of the Republican Civil War and the Rise of President Trump
by Tim Alberta -
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Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House
by Michael Wolff -
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Gaslighting America: Why We Love It When Trump Lies to Us
by Amanda Carpenter -
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The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump
by Bandy Lee
The Best Donald Trump Books, recommended by Tony Schwartz
The Best Donald Trump Books, recommended by Tony Schwartz
Around the world, people were taken aback when the populist candidate, a real estate developer and reality TV show star called Donald Trump, was elected as the 45th President of the United States. Here Tony Schwartz, Trump’s co-author on his bestselling book, The Art of the Deal, talks us through how that happened and why Trump is so mesmerising, even to those who oppose him.
The best books on Joe Biden, recommended by Ronald A. Klain
On January 20th, 2021, Joe Biden became the 46th President of the United States. Here Ronald A. Klain, the veteran lawyer who is once again serving as Biden’s chief of staff, recommends books that show the man behind the public persona including his love of Irish poetry, the string of terrible personal tragedies that have affected his life and career, and his leading role in blocking a Supreme Court appointment that would’ve decimated abortion rights.
The Best Books about First Ladies, recommended by Carl Sferrazza Anthony
From the annexation of Texas to the UN’s Commission on Human Rights, first ladies have played a key role in the history of the United States. HistorianĀ Carl Sferrazza Anthony recommends five engaging books about the tumultuous lives of some of the country’s first ladies.
The best books on The US Cabinet, recommended by Lindsay Chervinsky
In contrast to many other countries, the secretaries who serve in the United States cabinet aren’t chosen from among the country’s elected officials but entirely reflect the president’s personal choices. Here, presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky, author of The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution, talks us through the role of the cabinet and recommends which books to read to understand more about it.