books by Doris Kearns Goodwin     books:       The Fitzgeralds and the Kennedys : An American Saga19 reviews Doris Kearns Goodwin Simon & Schuster, 1987 The Mesmerizing Story of America's Royal Family I was thoroughly enthralled, gripped and engaged in this story of three generations of the Fitzgeralds and the Kennedys. The story begins in 1863 with the baptism of John Francis Fitzgerald in Boston and concludes almost 100 years later with the inauguration of John Fitzgerald Kennedy. The families' roots are traced back to the great immigration following the Irish potato famine in the 1840's. ...             Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln Goodwin Doris Kearns Simon & Schuster, 2005 Acclaimed historian Doris Kearns Goodwin illuminates Lincoln's political genius in this highly original work, as the one-term congressman and prairie lawyer rises from obscurity to prevail over three gifted rivals of national reputation to become president. On May 18, 1860, William H. Seward, Salmon P. Chase, Edward Bates, and Abraham Lincoln waited in their hometowns for the results from the Republican National Convention in Chicago. When ...             Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream29 reviews Doris Kearns Goodwin St. Martin's Griffin, 1991 "If it hadn't been for Vietnam"--- Goodwin takes on Lyndon Johnson in a biographical sketch that has a very familiar and intimate attachment for her. She served as an aide in his administration, 1967, and then later after him leaving office was asked to worked on his memoirs. There is no question that she liked and was fascinated with Johnson. Within her book she examines the power and coercive nature that moved him from small ...             Wait Till Next Year: A Memoir188 reviews Doris Kearns Goodwin Simon & Schuster, 1998 great story about a child and her father with the love of the dodgers as thier strongest bond Doris Goodwin is a Pulitzer Prize winning author. She is a democrat and mostly she writes about politics. However several years back she took part in Ken Burns documentary film on baseball and portrayed her memories and love of the Brooklyn Dodgers of the 1950s and later as an adult in Massachusetts, the Boston Red Sox. This stimulated her to reflect on her childhood days as a Dodger fan and ...             Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln372 reviews Doris Kearns Goodwin Simon & Schuster, 2006 Fantastic read I'm not a history buff, but I fell in love with this book. The author did a wonderful job describing how Lincoln built his cabinet with his political rivals, the complex relationships between the men and dynamic personalities... I learned a great deal about Lincoln's presidency, Civil War and the various leaders from that era. It's a great read!             Abraham Lincoln's Extraordinary Era: The Man and His Times Karen Kostyal National Geographic, 2009 This handsomely illustrated volume commemorates Abraham Lincoln?s 200th birthday and gives rare insight into the President who shook the world—and whose words and example endure today in nations from Siberia to Mexico to Pakistan. This is the official book of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) in Springfield, Illinois, a Disney-designed center that since its 2005 opening has welcomed more than one million visitors. ...             No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front in World War II124 reviews Doris Kearns Goodwin Simon & Schuster, 1995 One of my favorite books I love this book so much (and admire the author Doris Kearns Goodwin enormously) that I have bought this inside story of America and the Roosevelts during WWII for many of my friends and family members and they all make sure to thank me for introducing them to it...A MUST READ in my humble opinon             Character Above All: Ten Presidents from FDR to George Bush5 reviews Doris Kearns Goodwin, David McCullough, ... Simon & Schuster, 1996 Facinating! informative! As the title implies, this is a collection of biographcial essays on each of the 10 presidents from FDR to Bush 1 by 10 different authors who are either expert historians or knew the President while in office. The thing that ties them all together is that each essay is supposed to look at each man as president and find that one part of his character that made him the type of president he was. ...             Team of Rivals Doris Kearns Goodwin Simon & Schuster, 2005             In Our Own Words: Extraordinary Speeches of the American Century16 reviews Andrew Carroll, Robert Torricelli, ... Washington Square Press, 2000 A Century of Outstanding Spoken Wisdom In Our Own Words is a treasure of the greatest American speeches of the twentieth century. The greatest minds and their messages have been chronologically compiled bringing us all the wisdom their spoken words have served to alter the course of humanity. If you are looking for a book that is engaging, illuminating, and packed with profound wisdom from some of the greatest minds that have made ...             Boston: An Extended Family2 reviews Commonwealth Editions, 2007 Praise for Bill Brett This is just another example of Bill Brett's amazing talent to capture the array of people that Boston has to offer. From politicians, to athletes to everyday heroes, Brett shows these people in a way that everyone can relate to. A definite must buy.             Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream2 reviews Doris Kearns Goodwin Harper & Row, 1976 LBJ was, or tried to be, a good compassionate man. But not always. Doris Kearns does a find job exploring the psyche of this most complex, conflicted man. She had a unique opportunity, spending unlimited time with LBJ at his ranch after he had retired from public life. She is in fact his very personal biographer, this being a task he didn't want to do himself. There is great reliance on his dreams & the interpertation of what they mean. The answers ...             Kennedy Weddings: A Family Album13 reviews Jay Mulvaney St. Martin's Griffin, 2002 A joyous book, loving, gorgeous and full of charm I loved this wonderful collection of stories and photographs about the weddings in the Kennedy family history. In a way, they are America's family (warts and all!) and to see a hundred years worth of fashion, fashions and celebrating was a joy from cover to cover. I read Mr. Mulvaney's other book, JACKIE HER CLOTHES OF CAMELOT and bought this one as well...it's a complete delight and will make a ...             Power and the Presidency6 reviews Stanley Marcus, Robert A. Wilson, ... PublicAffairs, 1999 A little gem of a book, Indeed! These well written essays provide vivid glimpses of varying Presidential personalities, with thoughtful discussion of individual strengths and weaknesses. To me, especially in an election year where character is a major issue, it was an enthralling read, with highlights of qualities such as "Reagan's voice, which was a large part of Reagan's power..." or the speaking style of TR, with plosive ...             Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln [ABRIDGED] [AUDIOBOOK] Goodwin Doris Kearns Simon & Schuster Audio; Abridged edition, 2005 On May 18, 1860, William H. Seward, Salmon P. Chase, Edward Bates, and Abraham Lincoln waited in their hometowns for the results from the Republican National Convention in Chicago. When Lincoln emerged as the victor, his rivals were dismayed and angry. Throughout the turbulent 1850s, each had energetically sought the presidency as the conflict over slavery was leading inexorably to secession and civil war. 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