books about: political     books:     Political      The Last Campaign: Robert F. Kennedy and 82 Days That Inspired America Thurston Clarke Henry Holt and Co., 2008 The Wound What was there about this intense, brave, confused, very funny, and very tender-hearted campaign - one that lasted a mere 82 days - that haunts us more than ever after 40 years? Why is it impossible to see even a glimpse of Robert Kennedy on TV without feeling, in ...             A Time to Fight: Reclaiming a Fair and Just America Jim Webb Broadway, 2008 AMERICA CAN DO BETTER An incisive, insightful indictment of our leaders. From a childhood as the son of a military man to highly decorated combat Marine to critically acclaimed author to Secretary of the Navy to Senator, Jim Webb has seen tough times up close. He saw the war in Iraq as a ...             The Revolution: A Manifesto Ron Paul Grand Central Publishing, 2008 An absolute must read for anyone with any political persuasion. Even if you don't think much of Ron Paul, this book will provoke you into learning more about your own political positions on the issues. Insightful, well written, easy to read, and brilliant.             Counselor: A Life at the Edge of History Ted Sorensen Harper, 2008 History at its finest. This important book written so beautifully by Ted Sorensen should serve as a "how-to" lesson for anyone who cares about public service. The lesson seems simple.If you do not have a passion for the wellbeing of our citizens pick another profession. I was deeply moved in ...             The Whole Truth David Baldacci Grand Central Publishing, 2008 Surperb Mr Baldacci has done it again...created and developed characters that you want to read about again..and again..etc. I am looking forward to his next book.             The Great Derangement: A Terrifying True Story of War, Politics, and Religion at the Twilight of the American ... Matt Taibbi Spiegel & Grau, 2008 Funny and Frightening at the same time I read this book, and was continually laughing out lid at the absurdity of the sort of crap that is normal every day in America. However, I found myself nearly depressed at the end though, because while the author makes fun of these sort of mouthbreathing morons, the ...             The Post-American World Fareed Zakaria W. W. Norton, 2008 Wow - What a Great Book Wow, what an excellent book! My only previous exposure to Fareed Zakaria had been his appearances on 'the Daily Show with John Stewart' - but it was those short glimpses into his intelligence, wit and insight that made buying this book irresistible. Few works ...             The Prosecution of George W. Bush for Murder Vincent Bugliosi Vanguard Press, 2008 A must read for all Americans. Let me start by saying that I am not, nor have I ever been a supporter of the Bush administration. Still, I went into this book with an open mind. Mr. Bugliosi has done a superb job of showing the culpability of the needless war against Iraq by President Bush and his ...             The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream Barack Obama Three Rivers Press, 2007 The Hopemongering ;-) Barck Obama is a self described hopemongerer ( I think we need to add this word to the dictionary if it is not already there given the publicity it has gotten!). In this book he gives practical advice on what an individual can do to make a difference. I found the ...             What Happened: Inside the Bush White House and Washington's Culture of Deception Scott McClellan PublicAffairs, 2008 Affirmation the country was sold a bill of goods! "What Happened" doesn't give much new information on how we were all misled on the run up to the Iraq war, and it re-affirms all our worst fears that we were sold a bill of goods. Sadly there are still people who don't want to hear it, and are so afraid of the truth ...             Nixonland: The Rise of a President and the Fracturing of America Rick Perlstein Scribner, 2008 The Rise of Nixon and the Silent Majority "Nixonland" is the second part of a large project by Perlstein to describe the rise of modern conservatism. This project is extremely important, especially for those on the left, in that it presents a counter narrative to the accepted history of the era. For many ...             John Adams David McCullough Simon & Schuster, 2008 Secrets of the Secret Place An excellent resource for those desiring to know HOW to draw closer to God. Clear and honest, bite-size scriptural insights with relevant, practical application.             Bad Money: Reckless Finance, Failed Politics, and the Global Crisis of American Capitalism Kevin Phillips Viking Adult, 2008 Finally--understand why you're paying $5 for gas! This is a stunning book. If you wondered why your gas prices have tripled over the last year, why your jaw drops every week when you see the cost of groceries at the store, and yet the government says there's no inflation, this book explains *everything*. Before, I ...             American Heroes: In the Fight Against Radical Islam (War Stories) Oliver North B&H Books, 2008 Wonderful Book! Normally I would not choose to read a military/war book. I purchased this book for my teenage sons because I had heard so many wonderful reviews about it. When it came in the mail, I peeked inside and the pictures were so compelling, I started to read it. I didn't ...             One Man's America: The Pleasures and Provocations of Our Singular Nation George Will Crown Forum, 2008 Thoughtful, insightful, lots of big words I enjoyed One Man's America for its insight, and because George Will refuses to allow readers to be lazy. I must admit, though, that it often seems like he just swallowed a thesaurus, that he's never met a compound adjective he didn't like. "No vulgarity is unthinkable ...          products you might be interested in search for books derangement, fracturing, post-american, prosecution, provocations, terrifying randomly chosen VHS: Christian the Lion