Customer Review: I am a biography fan and a history buff. The American Lion was written in the style of a gossip column. The author elevated Jackson's social life and the interaction of Jackson's associates, family and friends to a level of importance rendering the book unreadable. Jackson's contributions to the... more info
Customer Review: Surprisingly well written personal history...not always a page-turner, but Obama
gives real and honest insight about the very specific emotions of growing up
the way he did. As such, it really reveals the kind of man he is...and the point
view he's likely to bring to the... more info
Customer Review: Whether this book is historically accurate or a wonderful fiction does not matter - it should be read by all politicians and potential leaders. The traits of the reported Lincoln are inspiring. Patient, humorous, humble and wise beyond mere intelligence Lincoln could have read all of the literature... more info
Customer Review: Everyone in the US should be required to read this book as we have put our history on the "back burner". As a school counselor, I know that our teachers and children are pressured by federal laws to pass/excell in the areas of reading, math, and science. Therefore, social studies and why we in the... more info
Customer Review: This book presents a good perspective on issues that the media has led us to believe are "facts". Good historical background info. Definitely for those who want to have more than 1 perspective on where our country "is coming from".
Customer Review: "Post-American World", the title in itself incites curiosity. From the cover it seems that the author is writing about American downfall, that it has reached its apogee and we are now witnessing its decline. I, on the other hand, found this book to be one of optimism and what America still has a lot... more info
Customer Review: I gave several of these books as Christmas presents and everyone was very impressed with all the greatest headline stories listed. All were very anxious to view the cd roms with the book to look up other special dates in their lives.
Customer Review: A transparent attempt to justify the new colonialism. In the 16th century it was the great nations of Europe, in the 21st it is the multinational corporation. It is still exploitation of the haves by the have-nots, just a lot of new lipstick on the same old pig!
