Monday, July 12, 2021
Gerald R. Ford: An Honorable Life
by James Cannon
This one is a very positive biography, written by a former member of the Ford administration. The common perception of Gerald Ford is that he was one of the more mediocre politicians--he's probably more known for tripping down the stairs than for he succesful career in the House of Representatives. But while Mr. Cannon does not ignore Ford's flaws and mistakes, he paints a picture of an honest, hard working, and highly capable man.
While the book covers Ford's life before and after his presidency, it does so relatively quickly. The focus is on Gerald Ford as president. It tells of an era of political life of the United States when many politicians, including Ford, put the well being of the country before their own agendas. (And before you bring up the pardon of Richard Nixon, the book covers Ford's rationale for that in depth.)
This one is a very positive biography, written by a former member of the Ford administration. The common perception of Gerald Ford is that he was one of the more mediocre politicians--he's probably more known for tripping down the stairs than for he succesful career in the House of Representatives. But while Mr. Cannon does not ignore Ford's flaws and mistakes, he paints a picture of an honest, hard working, and highly capable man.
While the book covers Ford's life before and after his presidency, it does so relatively quickly. The focus is on Gerald Ford as president. It tells of an era of political life of the United States when many politicians, including Ford, put the well being of the country before their own agendas. (And before you bring up the pardon of Richard Nixon, the book covers Ford's rationale for that in depth.)
Check it out!
LibraryThing link
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