Books by Richard Ben Cramer
“What it Takes is unvarnished; it really shows you the intertwining politics and personalities of the participants in a campaign which had open competitive primary races on both sides. The book portrays three Democrats and three Republicans. It’s a fascinating read.” Read more...
Ronald A. Klain, Lawyer
Interviews where books by Richard Ben Cramer were recommended
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 on George W Bush, recommended by Jacob Weisberg
The editor-in-chief of Slate Group says what is charming about Bush is his wit and physicality, but he needs to cut people down and does it in a very effective and cruel way. He called Karl Rove “Turdblossom”
