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Being Nixon: A Man Divided Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Evan Thomas (Author), Bob Walter (Narrator), Random House Audio (Publisher)
4.5 out of 5 stars 1,280 ratings
Editors' pick Best History

The landmark New York Times best-selling biography of Richard M. Nixon, a political savant whose gaping character flaws would drive him from the presidency and forever taint his legacy.

“A biography of eloquence and breadth... No single volume about Nixon’s long and interesting life could be so comprehensive.” (Chicago Tribune)

One of Time’s Top 10 Nonfiction Books of the Year

In this revelatory biography, Evan Thomas delivers a radical, unique portrait of America’s 37th president, Richard Nixon, a contradictory figure who was both determinedly optimistic and tragically flawed. One of the principal architects of the modern Republican Party and its “silent majority” of disaffected whites and conservative ex-Dixiecrats, Nixon was also deemed a liberal in some quarters for his efforts to desegregate Southern schools, create the Environmental Protection Agency, and end the draft.

The son of devout Quakers, Richard Nixon (not unlike his rival John F. Kennedy) grew up in the shadow of an older, favored brother and thrived on conflict and opposition. Through high school and college, in the navy and in politics, Nixon was constantly leading crusades and fighting off enemies real and imagined. He possessed the plainspoken eloquence to reduce American television audiences to tears with his career-saving “Checkers” speech; meanwhile, Nixon’s darker half hatched schemes designed to take down his political foes, earning him the notorious nickname “Tricky Dick.” Drawing on a wide range of historical accounts, Thomas’ biography reveals the contradictions of a leader whose vision and foresight led him to achieve détente with the Soviet Union and reestablish relations with communist China, but whose underhanded political tactics tainted his reputation long before the Watergate scandal.

A deeply insightful character study as well as a brilliant political biography, Being Nixon offers a surprising look at a man capable of great bravery and extraordinary deviousness - a balanced portrait of a president too often reduced to caricature.

Praise for Being Nixon

“Terrifically engaging...a fair, insightful and highly entertaining portrait.” (The Wall Street Journal)

“Thomas has a fine eye for the telling quote and the funny vignette, and his style is eminently readable.” (The New York Times Book Review)

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Listening Length 20 hours and 29 minutes
Author Evan Thomas
Narrator Bob Walter
Audible.com Release Date June 16, 2015
Publisher Random House Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B00ZIZU6HY
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Customers find this biography insightful and well-researched, providing great insight into Nixon as a complex political figure. The book's narrative is spellbinding, and one customer describes it as a compulsively readable work. Customers appreciate the author's balanced approach and empathetic portrayal of Nixon, with one review noting how it respects both its reader and subject. The book receives mixed reactions regarding Nixon's character, with one customer describing him as a deeply flawed man.

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Customers find the book informative and well-researched, providing new insights into Nixon's complicated character.

"...It's tragic, fascinating, and often times humorous and even inspiring as you see a man had to deal with many defeats and continued to persist...." Read more

"...He had so much to offer and had such an insightful and powerful mind. Regretably, he had what the Greek tragedies call a “tragic flaw”." Read more

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107 customers mention "Readability"107 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, with one customer noting it is well-researched.

"...everything you want to know about Tricky Dick, Thomas' book is a great read that takes you into the complexities of a man that arose from extreme..." Read more

"...Excellent book for all of us who lived through the Nixon presidency and want a better understanding of what motivated Nixon to act as he did...." Read more

"...he probably didn't have a very thorough understanding of himself. Great read." Read more

"Wow. Good book. I read everything about RN beginning in 1968 "The Selling of the President"...." Read more

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Customers find the book provides great insight into Nixon, describing him as a riveting political figure in American history and one of the most interesting US Presidents.

"This is one of the more balanced looks at Nixon. It doesn't try to argue that he didn't do a lot of damage...." Read more

"Great, unbiased biography of Nixon's life. Very, very detailed...." Read more

"Excellent insight into Richard and Pat Nixon. I appreciated there was no agenda by the author as one finds in other political biographies." Read more

"Helps one understand the complexity of Nixon and how important a world figure he was. His wetenschaung is sorely missed" Read more

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Customers praise the writing quality of the book, finding it well-crafted with a spellbinding narrative, and one customer notes its highly readable analysis.

"...Well written and interesting, but ultimately did not convince me that Nixon's bad actions were somehow an expression of his good nature." Read more

"...Totally beyond fair and well written to make for a masterpiece on this complex man and presidency...." Read more

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34 customers mention "Empathy"30 positive4 negative

Customers find the book psychologically penetrating and thoughtful, with one review highlighting its astute understanding of the world.

"...Awkward, kind, resolutely forward-moving, touchy, with a chip on his shoulder that he was never able to shake, Nixon rose from his modest..." Read more

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"...He was brilliant, profound, as well read as any president since perhaps John Quincy Adams or Jefferson, vindictive, sentimental, jealous, insecure..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's balanced approach, describing it as fair and honest.

"This is a very revealing retread, of the Nixon saga, a fair and lightened look at the dual complexities of Nixon's character, but also objectively..." Read more

"...Being Nixon”, Evan Thomas’s balanced and nuanced biography of the 37th president provides a good guide for answering these questions, although it..." Read more

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Customers praise the biography's historical accuracy, with several noting its well-researched content.

"A very engaging read. Historically well sourced and easy to read and follow." Read more

"“Being Nixon: A Man Divided” is perhaps the best recent biography of the man who ranks among the most controversial – and reviled – politicians in..." Read more

"...has to be one of the most interesting US Presidents, and this book does him justice...." Read more

"Excellent book; hard to put down! The author did an outstanding job describing Nixon's great qualities vs. his character flaws that did him in...." Read more

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Customers have mixed reactions to the book's portrayal of Nixon, with some appreciating his ambition and brilliance, while others find him deeply flawed and clumsy with people.

"...He was wooden, withdrawn and clumsy with people, having none of the flair, way with words or charisma that marked several of his predecessors...." Read more

"...Nixon’s early Quaker childhood and youth and shows us a young man with high aspirations and an astounding level of determination that would carry..." Read more

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"...It is a story of ambition, a tragic story in some ways in which our President at the end ended up in a corner in which there was no escape except..." Read more

A great read. Very informative
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A great read. Very informative. I grew up during the Nixon years and hated him, but was recently tasked to portray him in a production of Frost/Nixon. This gave me lots of insight and helped me build a character that many people found to be sympathetic and likeable. Would heartily recommend it.
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  • Midwest Reviewer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nixon Reconsidered
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2015
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    The publication of this book at this particular time is appropriate for baby-boomers such as myself and my friends, who have become senior citizens, and occasionally taken a "second look" at Nixon the man and Nixon's accomplishments as president over the past few decades.

    At the time of his presidency, I loathed Richard Nixon, his associates, and his tactics. I felt he promoted animosity and hatred and in essence declared war on the young people in my generation who spoke up and protested against the Vietnam war, taking advantage of an atmosphere that was already ugly but transitioned to class warfare starting in the Fall of 1969 when he delivered his "silent majority" speech. I loathed Spiro Agnew even more as Nixon's "hatchet man", as he traveled the country making acid-tongued speeches openly promoting intolerance to protests and dissent, basically more assaults on the viewpoints of the "younger generation" as a whole, which was mostly anti-war. They created a new enemy for the nation to distrust, hate the anti-war protestors and younger generation, which was successful and helped result in Nixon's landslide 1972 election victory. I was surprised when Agnew was caught for past criminal behavior/accepting bribes and forced to resign as vice president in 1973, and amazed as revelation after revelation about Nixon's post-Watergate break-in cover up directives developed. I personally don't believe even the White House tapes reveal the whole story of what Nixon did as far as illegal conduct, as the tapes aren't his only communications with staff and subordinates.

    The American people by 1974 were stunned by what had been revealed and realized Nixon had abused power as president. He was forced to resign and then despised and actually hated for many years by the majority of the public after his resignation. It was a remarkable reversal from the public's landslide support of his presidency in 1972. President Nixon could have gone to jail, except for a pardon from potential prosecution issued by President Ford. All of the "co-conspirators" in his administration who were involved in the multiple illegal activities were sentenced to prison.

    However, Nixon is not the only corrupt president we've ever had, in fact I'm betting there is some corruption in every administration. Starting about the time of the 2001 attacks on America, many of those in my circle of friends have gradually reconsidered Nixon as president, as well as LBJ. At the worst, it has been disclosed that LBJ and Nixon both were fully aware the Vietnam war was not winnable in combat, yet our young soldiers continued to be sent there to die by the thousands, and our prisoners of war in North Vietnam continued to be tortured because neither LBJ and Nixon wanted to be the first president to lose a war. However at their best, both LBJ and Nixon were very strong leaders who worked with both parties in Congress and got results to advance sound domestic programs. Nixon excelled in foreign policy and opened doors to closed worlds. Many of Nixon's proposals were progressive and before their time, and would not be considered conservative enough for present-day tea partiers who'd like to eliminate them. Nixon actually did a lot of great things, and despite several years of failure to completely discontinue our involvement in the Vietnam war, by the end of his first term he actually did withdraw troops from Vietnam, reach an agreement to end the war, and end the draft. The voting age was also lowered to 18 during his first term. Those of us who felt like he was "against us" during his presidency didn't think that was fast enough then. Being older now with a different perspective of time and how change can often take decades to develop, he got a lot done in his first term.

    Evan Thomas has written an excellent book which explores, balances and even explains Nixon's motivations for his actions, behaviors and policies. The book is an excellent read, and quite engrossing. Some information is familiar and other is not. Thomas has pulled information together here that points out Nixon's mistakes and his missed opportunities. It is not an "I love Nixon" book by any means, but I've learned more about Nixon than in other books I've read, and it provides those of us who lived through his presidential years with an opportunity to further explore and understand what went on behind the scenes both before and during his presidential years. Thomas's writing style is fresh and understandable. The book also follows Nixon through his post-presidential years, and some of that information is also revealing about his associations with other presidents, notably Clinton, with whom he had a good rapport and listened to Nixon's advice on foreign policy.

    There have been many presidents since Nixon was in office - seven up until now. Many times over the past 30 years when there was a prolonged national or international crisis, I have caught myself thinking, "if Nixon was president, this would be taken care of". He may have been paranoid and neurotic in dealing with his opposition and didn't do well with casual talk at social events or feel he fit in, but he was an intelligent man and made calculated and reasoned actions to get things done. We can still appreciate Nixon's strengths and the good things he did even though he thought he was above the law during his presidency. Unfortunately, I think most presidents have had a tendency to think they are above the law.

    Excellent book for all of us who lived through the Nixon presidency and want a better understanding of what motivated Nixon to act as he did. Highly recommended.
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  • Ashutosh S. Jogalekar
    4.0 out of 5 stars A balanced and nuanced portrait
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2016
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    As they say, Richard Nixon was a man so strange that if he didn’t exist historians would have had to invent him. There is something completely flummoxing about him so that – even when you think you have read everything about his life – you feel like you are groping around in the dark. There are two questions you keep asking yourself: How did this man ever become president? And who exactly was he?

    A reading of Nixon’s life is important not just for understanding the kind of people who can be catapulted to the heights of political power but as a roadmap to understanding those who are seeking political power right now. It also teaches us how our perception of someone as maligned even as Nixon can change over time. “Being Nixon”, Evan Thomas’s balanced and nuanced biography of the 37th president provides a good guide for answering these questions, although it still doesn’t provide definitive conclusions.

    Thomas’s account is a comprehensive one, tracking Nixon from his childhood days as a working class kid growing up in a hardscrabble town called Whittier in California, through his rise through Congress and the Presidency to his ultimate fall from power through the Watergate scandal. Thomas amply demonstrates Nixon’s well known negative attributes: his constant resentment and paranoia of Ivy League-educated East Coast liberals, his obsessive, depressive personality that constantly had him staying awake in the middle of the night and scribbling notes on his yellow pad, his almost infinite capacity for self-delusion, his profanity-laden diatribes and outbursts which left his subordinates wondering about his sanity, his touching yet formal relationship with his high school sweetheart Pat, his tendency to surround himself with scheming, crooked men and his burning desire for power.

    In spite of what we today think of all these qualities, there is a shred of truth to many of them. For instance, while he grossly overestimated both its magnitude and its details, Nixon was in fact largely loathed by East Coast liberals, and it was ultimately East Coast liberals who got him. And yet it’s a measure of the contradictions in the man that he often bucked his own attributes. He was often tender-hearted toward trusted colleagues and ordinary people, he showed incredible determination to succeed in spite of his intrinsically dark disposition, and he surrounded himself with the same Harvard-educated men whom he despised; the Machiavellian and diabolical Henry Kissinger being the most infamous one. Thomas demonstrates well these contradictions in Nixon’s personality, ones which prevent us from looking at him in black and white terms. Most importantly, in spite of being an avowed conservative right from his teenage years, Nixon engineered policies that would be considered alarmingly liberal in today’s day and age: he created the EPA and passed the Endangered Species Act, he opened up China to the US – a move whose repercussions are rocking the world today – and he softened up relations between the US and the Soviet Union in the form of détente.

    In spite of some of these redeeming features, it’s frankly hard to see how a man like him ever got elected President. He was wooden, withdrawn and clumsy with people, having none of the flair, way with words or charisma that marked several of his predecessors. Pettiness and vindictive outbursts marked his presidency, although he also had a marked tendency to avoid personal confrontations. But the fact that these qualities still brought him to the heights of power say much about both his sheer determination to succeed and the political conditions which surrounded him. Foremost among the ingredients in his success was a tenacious capacity to bounce back and keep on going; this capacity was demonstrated both after his loss to Kennedy in the 1960 election and his loss during the 1962 California gubernatorial election. Nixon refused to give up both times and was convinced he could stage a comeback. However conditions around him clearly helped a great deal. In 1968 the country was thoroughly disillusioned and almost broken apart by Lyndon Johnson’s Vietnam and was ready for a fresh face. And in 1972, Nixon’s Democratic opponents simply could not put up a fight and nominated the weak and ineffective George McGovern to run against him, handing Nixon one of the greatest landslides in Presidential history (that’s a good lesson for today’s politicians – sometimes a bad president gets elected simply because there’s nobody good on the other side).

    This great run of good luck should have allowed Nixon to accomplish much, and as noted before, his bold strokes in opening up China and his environmental legislation were some of the most important positive presidential policies of the century. And yet the manic and obsessive Nixon could not let go of Vietnam. He intensified the war in Cambodia, dropping more bombs on that tiny rural country than all the non-atomic tonnage dropped during the World War 2. He bombed dams and harbors in Vietnam. He issued a presidential pardon for William Calley who led the horrendous My Lai massacre. He could be extremely moody and temperamental, and his staff gradually learned to ignore his more outrageous demands. One thing that I think is missing from Thomas’s account is the enormous human suffering that Nixon and Kissinger caused in Southeast Asia; it would not be unreasonable to view both men as war criminals in this light. Yet there were bizarre but touching moments, such as the time when Nixon suddenly decided to take his Latin-American valet to the Lincoln Memorial in the middle of the night. Surrounded by puzzled and angry war protestors, Nixon stood his ground.

    And then there was Watergate. Thomas’s account of Nixon’s downfall is brisk and touches all the major episodes of that sordid story. There is no evidence indicating that Nixon directly ordered the infamous and botched up bugging of the Democratic National Committee headquarters in the Watergate Hotel complex that unraveled his career. But there is also no doubt that he created a toxic environment encouraging highly unethical behavior which his subordinates reveled in and interpreted to suit their own unseemly ends. Even before Watergate he tacitly endorsed spying on his opponents. To be fair to him, almost every president before him had engaged in similar subterfuge, but Nixon’s blatant violation of ethical norms reached new lows. The most infamous of his officials – his chief of staff H. R. Haldeman, his counsel John Dean and the supervisors of the actual burgling, E. Howard Hunt and G. Gordon Liddy – played fast and loose with Nixon’s equivocation, interpreting his silence and “don’t ask don’t tell” permissiveness to carry out their deeds. As he vividly later quipped, he “gave them a sword, and they stuck it in, and twisted it with relish”. Thomas’s account makes it clear that Nixon had multiple occasions to put a stop to all the illegal activity being carried out – most notably in a conversation with his counsel John Dean on March 21, 1973 in which Dean made it clear that Watergate posed a potentially fatal shot to his presidency - and yet multiple times he instead advocated buying off potential defectors or investigators through secret funds and covering up the crime.

    Was Nixon the scheming, brilliantly diabolical crook that everyone takes him for granted today? Thomas’s answer is a studied no. Based on the evidence from the infamous Nixon Tapes as well as Nixon’s background, he thinks that Nixon’s capacity for self-deception was so large and he was so clueless about the actual details that he actually had little idea what he was getting into and what the ramifications of his actions would be. He was far from an innocent bystander, but neither was he the master manipulator and conductor of the orchestra which everyone thinks him to be. It’s worth noting in this regard that many of his subordinates often took matters into their own hands; Kissinger exercised so much influence over the state department and national security apparatus that Nixon came close several times to thinking that Kissinger was running his own foreign policy without the president’s intervention. Nixon’s frequent outbursts also made it hard to take him seriously, so people like Haldeman and Hunt also had no problems running their own covert operations. Nevertheless, his actions were undoubtedly crooked, unethical and deeply un-Presidential. His impending impeachment would have been justified.

    Watergate put an appropriate and yet tragic end to Richard Nixon’s life, since without it he would have been regarded at least as an average president during his lifetime, and probably a pretty good one in posterity. In fact even with Watergate, today’s crop of Tea Party Republicans make him look like a flaming liberal. His espousal of a conciliatory foreign policy, his willingness to bridge the gap with his opponents, his environmental legislation and his unwillingness to pander to the extremists in his party all make him stand apart from today’s rabid rhetoric of division and partisan hectoring. Whatever the judgment of history may be on Richard Nixon right now, my suspicion is that in the final analysis, while we may still call him a crook, we might also end up calling him a man who genuinely wanted good things for his country.
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  • Cliente Amazon
    3.0 out of 5 stars Excesivamente fria
    Reviewed in Spain on March 1, 2025
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    Una biografía escrita desde la frialdad, sin ninguna simpatía hacia el protagonista. Aunque suficientemente sincera, se echan de menos más fotografías -- las mostradas , no tienen importancia alguna -- , más detalles sobre el Watergate y una descripción más intima y cercana al presidente Nixon.
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  • Graham of Watton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Superb
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 1, 2016
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    Not only was Richard Nixon one of America's most intelligent and hard-working presidents, he was probably also one of the most complicated characters to fill that office. The subtitle to this biography, 'A Man Divided', accurately describes Nixon, who also has the ability to sharply divide opinion on whether he should be admired despite his flaws, or loathed because of them, despite his obvious achievements. In 'Being Nixon', Evan Thomas is commendably objective in his detailed and fair assessment of the man, his early life and the his political triumphs and failures. In his triumphs Nixon reached extreme heights - in particular his visit to Communist China, the commencement of arms reduction talks with USSR and the extent of his majority when re-elected for a second term. However, within months of his re-election he was confronted by the Watergate scandal, and the appalling way he dealt with this was to cost him the presidency, as well as his reputation. Nixon may have done great things, but his character flaws were such that it is difficult to conclude that he was a great man. Nevertheless, by the time I finished reading this book I had a new admiration for him.
    'Being Nixon' is a magnificent biography - well-researched, fascinating to read and thoroughly thought-provoking.
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  • Unknown
    5.0 out of 5 stars Politics is not about what is good for people
    Reviewed in India on September 10, 2016
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    Today every political scandal round the world gets the suffix of gate after "Watergate". However, there is more to RN than "Watergate". RN was not born into privilege. After the second world war, his political talent was recognised and he quickly worked his way up from the House to Reps to being a Senator and occupied the centre stage of the US politics from 1952 after he was elected Vice President till his resignation as the president in 1974. On the way, he dealt with a fascinating list of leaders - Charles De Gaulle, Winston Churchill, Khruschev, Mao, Brezhnev, Nehru, Sadat, etc. Few head of states would have had the opportunity to meet such a wide gamut of legends. However, the book is not about his encounters with these leaders. The book is about the man and his politics and brings out the reasons that made him so successful and his weaknesses that caused his downfall from winning a one sided election to an 18% approval rating.

    One of the themes in RN's life is confronting challenges and not giving up. This is the message that comes from both his mother and wife. He does not quit but fights back every time and has the ability to turn adversity into an advantage. He is not always the victor but like all politicians loses elections also. He understands losing in public, and throughout his life, he writes compassionate notes to people facing adversity. Very moving is the exchange of notes between RN and Jackie Kennedy.

    From the book, it is clear that in politics choosing the right battles is very important -- his rise is also about picking up anti-communism and winning a very public battle. He spends a lot of time preparing his speeches, about what he will say. Even after he has retired, he prepares for dinners by writing down his opening comments and general messages that he will give. What is also interesting is the book does not get into his relationships and dealings with members of his cabinet, but much more with his aides and staff at the white house.

    His personal life is interesting....his relationship with his mother and wife who both believe in his destiny and always prod him to fight back. His wife comes across as a tragic figure, who despite supporting him throughout his life, campaigning for him every time and having a belief in his destiny........is rarely consulted and not taken seriously enough by his close aides. However, there is no mention in the book of any womanising or any extra marital affairs.

    Politics it seems is not about what is good for people or what is ethical, but about what is good for the individual...fascinating is reading about the 1960 elections, dirty tricks, Edgar Hoover telling RN that his plane was bugged by LBJ, the run-up to the 1968 elections where RN does not US to conclude peace arrangements with Vietnam, as it may hit his chances. Ultimately, this is what caused his downfall,,,,political objectives much be achieved, whatever may be the means employed.

    The book succeeds in bringing out the human side of RN. Towards the end of the book, one infact feels a little sorry for his family. Recommend the book to all who enjoy reading about politics and leadership.
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  • Tim Baker
    5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down
    Reviewed in Australia on April 3, 2016
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    Brilliant insight to one of the most intriguing characters of the 20th century. Well written and thoroughly researched. I enjoyed every word.
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  • Barbara mercurio
    5.0 out of 5 stars An honest book !
    Reviewed in Italy on December 16, 2016
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    This book really open my mind about the most controversial president of the history of the USA. Very well written!
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