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Talmage Boston seeks to find out what it was that made our major presidents tick and what caused their historic lives to play out as they did. In Cross-Examining History, Boston interviews presidential insiders including Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists, Emmy Award winners, New York Times best-selling and "Notable Book" authors, scholars of the highest order, and a few newcomers well on their way to gaining national public recognition, all in hopes to provide insights about America's past that can help us better understand our present situation and provide a more informed expectation about our future.
Hardcover: 232 pages
Publisher: Bright Sky Press (September 1, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1942945205
ISBN-13: 978-1942945208
Product Dimensions: 7 x 1 x 10 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #86,229 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #71 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Professionals & Academics > Lawyers & Judges #211 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Politics & Government > United States > Executive Branch #325 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Historical > United States > US Presidents
As one of the historians interviewed in the book (the section on JFK), I have to admit that I am not an entirely objective reviewer. However, I think that the author has done a remarkable job of asking thoughtful, probing and tough questions. I learned a lot from several of the interviews and found myself wondering if this book could be especially useful for introducing undergraduates to the drama and complexity of US history.
As one of the writers fortunate enough to be featured in this volume, I was impressed and gratified by Boston's endless curiosity for the historical themes that define who we are as a nation today, and his great respect for historians, writers, readers and audiences. As a reader, I've spent hours with this book already and expect to spend many more in the weeks to come. Much of its substance has to do with the author's skills as an interviewer. Talmage Boston has an innate gift for asking just the right question, at just the right time, to elicit a new and fascinating perspective. It's like sitting down in a comfortable chair before a fire and having an extended conversation you hope will never end. Bravo.
A fascinating read, where you will learn something new every chapter! Boston "cross-examines" our top presidential biographers and insiders, and he isn't afraid to ask the hard-hitting questions. It is truly a page turner with a unique format that will allow you to hop around and read about the former US presidents in whatever order you prefer. Boston's conclusive "Ten Commandments of Great Presidential Leadership" is particularly insightful and thought-provoking, especially during our current presidential election.
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