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- The Most Important Books on PoliticsReading list
Team of Rivals is an important book on the topic of politics for many reasons. First, the book tells the story of how Abraham Lincoln was able to successfully navigate a divided government and bring together a team of rivals to form a cabinet that was able to get things done. Second, the book provides valuable insight…
- The Best Biographies of Historical FiguresReading list
Reading Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin can teach us a lot about the life of Abraham Lincoln. For one, it can give us insight into what made him such a successful president. In addition, reading about his life can also help us to understand the Civil War and the impact that it had on the country. Finally…
- B.J. MendelsonInterview
All-Star Superman by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely, Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin, and I’m not sure of a third. Probably something by Alan Watts.
- Benjamin SpallInterview
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin and The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo. The former has been on my bookshelf a couple years, it was my wife’s grandparents copy. The latter is somewhat embarrassing because I interviewed Marie for my own book and I’m only…
- Mark BowdenInterview
Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin, because I would love to meet Abe Lincoln and witness first-hand the tumultuous years of his presidency.
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