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A review by kcsmith
Coolidge by Amity Shlaes
4.0
I am amazed at the depth of research and details brought out by Amity Shlaes in her biography on Calvin Coolidge. This was a well researched book and provides good lessons for even for today.
He is a president not well known today. I had heard very little about the man prior to reading this book. After reading it, I have grown to admire his principled and humble leadership.
History has proven that Coolidge’s approach to government through lower taxes and spending benefited all, both rich and poor. He was unique, even in his own time, in that he was willing to stick with his principles even at the expense of his own political career and popularity.
Shlaes brought out the human side of him as well, particularly in dealing with the tragic death of his son. The presidency, as it has been for every man to take the office, was a tremendous burden.
The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is that I just thought it was a little too long for me.
He is a president not well known today. I had heard very little about the man prior to reading this book. After reading it, I have grown to admire his principled and humble leadership.
History has proven that Coolidge’s approach to government through lower taxes and spending benefited all, both rich and poor. He was unique, even in his own time, in that he was willing to stick with his principles even at the expense of his own political career and popularity.
Shlaes brought out the human side of him as well, particularly in dealing with the tragic death of his son. The presidency, as it has been for every man to take the office, was a tremendous burden.
The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is that I just thought it was a little too long for me.