Coolidge
Book • 2013
This biography by Amity Shlaes chronicles the life and presidency of Calvin Coolidge, who served from 1923 to 1929.
The book details Coolidge's rise from a New England hamlet to the governor of Massachusetts and eventually to the presidency.
It emphasizes his disciplined leadership, bipartisanship, and fiscal stewardship, which helped restore America's confidence during a period of crisis.
The biography also explores Coolidge's decision not to run for reelection in 1928, a rare demonstration of political character.
Shlaes provides a rich context of the social, economic, and political currents of Coolidge's times, although some critics note the narrative feels detached and lacks vibrancy in character portrayal.
The book details Coolidge's rise from a New England hamlet to the governor of Massachusetts and eventually to the presidency.
It emphasizes his disciplined leadership, bipartisanship, and fiscal stewardship, which helped restore America's confidence during a period of crisis.
The biography also explores Coolidge's decision not to run for reelection in 1928, a rare demonstration of political character.
Shlaes provides a rich context of the social, economic, and political currents of Coolidge's times, although some critics note the narrative feels detached and lacks vibrancy in character portrayal.
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