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Steven F. Hayward is a visiting scholar at the Institute of Governmental Studies at the University of California at Berkeley. He has previously taught at Pepperdine University and Ashland University and was the inaugural visiting scholar in conservative thought and policy at the University of vis mere Colorado at Boulder. He holds a Ph.D. in American Studies and an M.A. in Government from Claremont Graduate School. Hayward has written for many publications including National Review, Reason, the Weekly Standard, the American Spectator, the Claremont Review of Books, Policy Review, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal. He is the author of The Real Jimmy Carter; Greatness: Reagan, Churchill, and the Making of Modern Statesmen; and Patriotism Is Not Enough. vis mindre

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I was hoping for a little more in-depth and independent analysis in this book, but there really weren't any significant surprises. The author, Steven F. Hayward, is a fairly well known political commentator and author with libertarian and conservative viewpoints. Accordingly, I don't think anyone would be very surprised to see that Hayward rates our recent Presidents in accordance with their political Party. For example, Hayward gives President Reagan a grade of A, and grades both Bush 41 and 43 with B's, and awards failing grades to all recent Democratic Presidents (LBJ, Carter, Clinton, and Obama). So while I believe that Hayward has a lot of facts on his side, I thought the analysis was somewhat predictable and partisan, and simply influenced by his political philosophy. It's hard to argue with most of the factual information he provides, but I thought he was selective in what facts he chose to support his all too obvious conclusions. It seemed more a book of political judgement than a book of historical analysis, clearly intended to be a favorite for those on the right, and the bane of those on the left. I was more interested in a book which discusses the good and the bad of each Administration, and then came out with an assessment more based on those facts than on the political party of the president.… (mere)
 
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rsutto22 | 1 anden anmeldelse | Jul 15, 2021 |
Great comparative biography of two great men.
 
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gpaisley | Jun 29, 2012 |
This is exactly what I needed for a refresher course on 20th+ Century Presidents. Hayward is as witty and irreverent as ever. And he gets right to the point with his system of grading US Presidents on how strictly they adhered to their oath to uphold the Constitution. It's a fun, funny, and worthwhile read. And would make a great Father's Day gift for politico dads!
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RoseCityReader | 1 anden anmeldelse | Feb 13, 2012 |
Surprisingly, this book propels you through its pages like a good fiction novel; it's a fast and engaging read. I found myself reading several chapters at a go. This is due in part to the subject matter and in part the amazed look that Hayward takes at it; I too find it hard to believe some of Jimmy Carter's antics, and most were unknown to me -- despite the fact that I was alive during his presidency!

The final picture painted feels apropos; the tone is even-handed, but never more even-handed than honest. It points out that the picture of Carter fainting in the heat after running was spun unfairly against him, and it points out the many cases where the media carried water for him.

Carter's post-presidential unravelling and his pernicious legacy shine like garish lights; garish for we see them now without the exculpatory claims of humble virtue. Most revere Carter because they do not know him. To all such souls, I can only advise you to read this book.
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