So, as most of you know I like to spend my summer reading a wide variety of books. And while I totally enjoyed my summer reading fiction, thrillers and graphic novels, it was The President's Club: Inside the World's Most Exclusive Fraternity by Nancy Gibbs and Michael Duffy that stole the show for me this time. Published back in 2012, it seemed really appropriate to read now as we head into another presidential election. Without commenting on this year's contenders (this is, after all, a book blog, not a late-night comedy talk show), I knew the subject matter of the book would be interesting. What I didn't count on was how detailed the stories would be and how poignant the advice given from one former leader to another would sound. It's a great book to read anytime, but definitely worthwhile on the cusp of such an important election. Plus, I'm taking AP Gov this year, so I feel like I'm in the zone.
The book focuses on the different relationships shared by the last 13 presidents - the secrets they shared, the battles they fought and the problems that only they can understand. When you think about it, it's amazing to have a job that only a handful of other people in the world can comprehend. The book is a great historical review, but it almost reads like fiction because the events are larger than life and the situations faced by the characters are so intense. You don't have to love U.S. history to enjoy the book...but if you do, it gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the oval office from the small circle of people who really know. Pick it up - you'll be hooked pretty fast, I think.
The book focuses on the different relationships shared by the last 13 presidents - the secrets they shared, the battles they fought and the problems that only they can understand. When you think about it, it's amazing to have a job that only a handful of other people in the world can comprehend. The book is a great historical review, but it almost reads like fiction because the events are larger than life and the situations faced by the characters are so intense. You don't have to love U.S. history to enjoy the book...but if you do, it gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the oval office from the small circle of people who really know. Pick it up - you'll be hooked pretty fast, I think.
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P.S: For those of you that liked the Mickey Bolitar series by Harlan Coben, Mr. Coben has a new book coming out later this month called Home that, along with the Myron Bolitar team, is supposed to feature all of the main Mickey characters. I'll definitely check it out & will report back.
