PositiveLibrary Journal... offers insightful details of campaign rallies and 2020 primary debates and documents the drama and excitement of the Sanders campaign’s increasing success ... thoughtful and comprehensive account of the Sanders 2020 campaign and an authoritative description of the candidate’s personality. Readers who want to know more about Sanders or are interested in political campaign narratives will enjoy this book.
Valerie Biden Owens
PositiveLibrary JournalShe has particular insight into Biden’s personal life and his devotion to family. Her book provides details about the tight-knit Biden family’s devotion to one another and their Catholic faith’s influence on their political philosophies. She sensitively covers the tragedies the Bidens faced ... Owens’s narrative is informative and engaging and is a perceptive firsthand account of President Biden’s background. Readers who are interested in political campaign operations and strategy or want to know more about the Bidens will enjoy this book.
Fiona Hill
PositiveLibrary JournalHill makes a convincing case that populism can slide into authoritarianism if citizens and leadership are not vigilant and demonstrates similar political outcomes throughout the world ... Readers interested in Hill\'s life and in international relations will be well informed by this book; her reporting of behind-the-scenes activity in the Trump White House will also fascinate.
Susan Page
PositiveLibrary JournalPage describes intriguing behind-the-scenes anecdotes showing her skillful efforts to produce landmark legislation on controversial topics. The author examines Pelosi’s congressional and leadership record in detail and offers insight into the Speaker’s relationship with her party, especially newer progressive members of the Democratic Caucus ... Page has written a comprehensive biography of Pelosi that follows her entire career in politics and describes how early family experiences influenced her policies and political leadership style.
Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes
PositiveLibrary JournalAllen and Parnes thoroughly document the interviews, broadcast and print articles, and anecdotal evidence they use to tell the story of Biden’s election ... Readers who enjoy political coverage of the election process and want to know more about Joe Biden’s campaign will be well informed by this book.
Adrienne Martini
PositiveLibrary JournalUsing humor and anecdotes, Martini shows the importance of running for local office and helps provide a broader understanding of local government. Readers interested in learning about government organization and policy, and those who might want to run for office one day will enjoy the insights and lessons offered throughout.
Anna Merlan
RaveLibrary JournalQuick to condemn racist, anti-Semitic, homophobic, and anti-Muslim bias, the author supports her writing with excellent supporting documentation ... An engaging and valuable explication of one of the most confusing and complex topics in today\'s society.
Lawrence Lessig
PositiveLibrary JournalReaders concerned about the integrity of the country\'s core institutions will be enlightened—and perhaps even inspired to take action—by this erudite analysis.
