Coolidge

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.