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Title: The American President by Philip B. Kunhardt Jr., Philip B. Kunhardt III, Peter W. Kunhardt ISBN: 1-57322-149-X Publisher: Riverhead Books Pub. Date: October, 1999 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $50.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.05 (21 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Audio CD- Great Book and Good Reader make a Great Listen
Comment: It seems increasingly rare that you get all three desirable elements within an unabridged audio CD; a good story, a good reader and a presentation that is easy to understand. This Audio CD succeeds on all three accounts.
The author's material lends itself to a book that is easily listened to. The three Mr. Kunhardts have analyzed all of the country's presidents by grouping them into ten categories, Heroic Posture, Compromise Choices, Professional Politicians, Independent Casts of Mind, Family Ties, Happenstance, The American Way, the World Stage, Expanding Power and Balance of Power. You'll be surprised to see where the authors have placed various presidents. I especially enjoyed the pieces about Hoover, McKinley, Polk and Taft. This quick and easy breakdown allows the authors to spend about 8 - 12 minutes of reading time per president, making it easy to digest as you listen to. They focus on the major highlights of their presidencies, and by comparing them to others within their respective category, make some enlightening points about American history. This is one of the first audio CDs I've listened where purchasing the text is an appealing proposition. The reader does a very good job of seriously reading the parts without overdoing it. They use a second reader for various direct quotes of the presidents.
This is a very good Audio CD. I recommend it.
Rating: 5
Summary: This is a fantastic entry.
Comment: This book is one of those rare finds that you get to buy from time to time, that would be worth twice the price to have. It is well written, well researched, and most interesting and informative to read. It is written in everyday terms, and is a standout for both content and phtography. It does not even come across as either right or left,nor is it Republican or Demorcrat. It is written right down the middle of the political road. It does not take sides, nor does it pull any punches about any of the presidents. I found it difficult to put down as soon as I started it. What wonderful history; especially since it seems to lift itself right off the pages and place you there with each president. The old pictures are a charm, and wonderfully round off the text. I have never been so facinated with the lives and times of our presidents, before I bought this book. I highly recommend this book for all those interested in our chief executives, as well as the times in which they lived and served as the chief executive. There is not one single thing that I can find wrong with this book. My only other comment, is that I hope that the authors have other similar projects on the front burner for the near future.
Rating: 3
Summary: Reader Was Disappointing
Comment: I found the reader in the CD/cassette versions difficult to listen to. His diction was mushy, almost slurred. Although I have some reservations about the book (such as its unconventional organization, which may be more confusing in the audio format), overall it was interesting and informative. But the reader really detracted from my enjoyment of the book.
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Title: The Modern Presidency by James P. Pfiffner ISBN: 0312208596 Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Pub. Date: 30 July, 1999 List Price(USD): $27.95 |
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Title: Living Faith: An Introduction to Theology by Gloria Blanchfield Thomas, Eileen P. Flynn ISBN: 1556122179 Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield (Non NBN) Pub. Date: June, 1995 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: En Espanol!: Cuaderno: Mas Practica: Level 1 ISBN: 0395958083 Publisher: McDougal Littell & Co Pub. Date: June, 1999 List Price(USD): $16.64 |
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Title: Seabiscuit: An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand ISBN: 0449005615 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 26 March, 2002 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson ISBN: 0767908171 Publisher: Broadway Pub. Date: 06 May, 2003 List Price(USD): $27.50 |
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