Political Biographies

The Audacity of Help is John Wasik's analysis of President Obama's economic plan & "Audacity of Hope" speech; with details on the effects for individuals and businesses.

Nov 28, 2009 - Paym Bergson

This memoir of former Zimbabwean journalist Geoffrey Nyarota was published by Zebra Press in 2006, ISBN 1-77007-112-1. It is as timely today as it was then.

Nov 15, 2009 - Farai Muchemwa

In his autobiography, True Compass, Edward Kennedy takes readers deep into his life and career.

Oct 21, 2009 - Francine Brokaw

Former V.P. candidate and ex-Governor Sarah Palin wrote full time for four months to prepare her memoirs for a November 2009 release by Harper Collins imprint Harper.

Sep 29, 2009 - Miranda Miller

Edward Klein puts together an interesting look at the life, career, and character of Ted Kennedy in this new biography.

Sep 7, 2009 - Francine Brokaw

Regina Kelly took her expertise on American History and Henry Clay and wrote a book that explains to young adults the beginning of the change in American politics.

Aug 9, 2009 - Christine Musser

Besides recognition as one of the 20th century's greatest novelists and essayists, the legacy of George Orwell is strengthened by his practice of what he preached.

Jul 30, 2009 - Paul-John Ramos

Michelle Obama has at times created more controversy than her husband.

Jun 9, 2009 - Yirssi Bergman

Venerable Palden Gyatso, a Buddhist monk, spent thirty-three years imprisoned by Chinese forces in Tibet. "Fire Under Snow" is his brave account.

Jun 2, 2009 - Saskia Fischer

The Invincible Quest is thorough, but falls short as literature. Its admirable defense of Richard Nixon is colored by the parallels between the book's author and subject.

Apr 9, 2009 - Luke Arnott

He was once one of Cambodia's most respected opposition figures, but Khieu Samphan fled persecution only to become the Khmer Rouge head of state and now awaits trial.

Mar 27, 2009 - Bronwyn Sloan

Thomas Jefferson's 'All Men are Created Equal' in the Declaration of Independence is full of irony. It has been subjected to numerous debates since he uttered them.

Mar 6, 2009 - Gwendolyn Cuizon

Jon Meacham's "American Lion" offers an intimate look at Andrew Jackson's family and inner circle while assessing his Presidency.

Jan 7, 2009 - William L. Wunder

A review of Barack Obama's moving account of his journey towards understanding both his father's life and his own cultural inheritance.

Dec 22, 2008 - Erin Britton

In The Audacity of Hope Barack Obama shares his personal views on faith and values and offers his vision of restoring people's faith in government.

Nov 12, 2008 - Erin Britton

Yuan-Tsung Chen offers a familial view of Chinese revolutionary Eugene Chen.

Aug 9, 2008 - James A Woods

Walter Borneman has written an outstanding biography on the eleventh President of the United States, "Polk: The Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America."

Aug 7, 2008 - William L. Wunder

Compiled from over one hundred hours of interviews with Spanish journalist Ignacio Ramonet, My Life is the long-awaited autobiography by Fidel Castro.

May 6, 2008 - Erin Britton

Winston Churchill wasnot academically brilliant at school but went on to have a distinguished career as a politician.

Mar 30, 2008 - Karen Reams