What Political/History Books are You Reading?

TGHusker said:
Tell me how it read in 2027 :D

I know some weighty books take a while and my bad habit is that I read 2-3 books at the same time 
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I work with a PhD in English.  His reading appetite is insane.  6-8 different books at one time.  

I can't remember the last time I read a book.

 
ZRod said:
The last political book I read was Franklin's autobiography. If you haven't, it's a must read. Very, very good book. I picked it up for a dollar or maybe free on Kindle.



One I liked but never actually finished is The Art of Power. As far as I read Meacham gives an excellent, and indepth look at Jefferson's formative years. As well as the general atmosphere during the revolution.



Been meaning to start this one for sometime.

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Speaking of Grant - I read American Ulysses by Ronald C White. I came away with a greater respect and appreciation for him not only for his role in the Civil War ( I think the Union loses without him even though he didn’t always win the battles- some being horrendous loses but he kept learning) but also as President. 

 
teachercd said:
I work with a PhD in English.  His reading appetite is insane.  6-8 different books at one time.  

I can't remember the last time I read a book.
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Yes I have heard of people who have that speed reading thing down and do a book a day with comprehension. I’m not that smart or fast to comprehend  :blink:

 
TGHusker said:
Speaking of Grant - I read American Ulysses by Ronald C White. I came away with a greater respect and appreciation for him not only for his role in the Civil War ( I think the Union loses without him even though he didn’t always win the battles- some being horrendous loses but he kept learning) but also as President. 
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"I can't spare this man; he fights."

Abe

 
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