All the Presidents' Children Book

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by: Doug Wead

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Average Rating: Rating: - A MUST READ FOR ALL AMERICAN HISTORY BUFFS Doug Wead, in "All the Presidents'Children," has written a masterful book that is enticing, insightful, and brings vivid color and understanding of our American Presidents through their offspring. The lives of these children range from thrilling to tragic. It matters whom these children were, whether their youth brought smiles to the population (the adorable baby Ruth Cleveland who died too young, the vibrant Caroline and John Kennedy, Jr. who helped our nation heal) or their earnest commitment to social causes, internationalism, democracy, faith, and sacrifice (Margaret Woodrow Wilson) formed a covenant of peace with nations such as France. This book will fascinate, inspire awe, and be passed from one generation to the next. It is perfect family reading and a must for all history buffs. Each story is riveting. Each life was worthwhile and deserves our attention. Only a storyteller with the insight and sensitivity of Doug Wead could bring dignity to these distinguished and often beloved children. It truly is a "MUST READ!" Rating: - History Comes Alive Doug Wead has an approach that is somewhere between history, psychology, gossip, inspiration, and side splitting humor. From young Lincoln to Teddy Roosevelt's daughter, it is hard to put this book down. As a fervent reader of history and biographies, I got not only what I expected, i.e., insight into the family legacies left by our nation's leaders, but also, a very funny, sometimes almost irreverent yet touching narrative with the most unexpected protagonists. Obviously, it's not easy growing up as a President's kid. Weads depiction of historical facts and events is a wonderful time machine that brings us into the most intimate moments and secrets of the anterooms of power. I'd like to get my hands on other books Wead wrote. Rating: - Life and Lessons in the Fishbowl Doug Wead is a master storyteller. In his latest book, he has scripted a fascinating look at presidential kids. It gave me a whole new perspective on such public lives. I think what pleased me most was that he focuses on lessons learned, rather than making a judgment about one part of a life and branding the presidential child in perpetuity. He tells stories of forgiveness and reconciliation, strength and service. I came away with new respect for presidential children who had been tarred with a cynical brush. Of course, he also throws in juicy gossipy bits about Alice Roosevelt Longworth and others to make his readers laugh. Thanks, Doug Wead, for a fascinating read.

All the Presidents' Children Book

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