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Master of the Senate

“Master of the Senate” chronicles Lyndon B. Johnson’s rise to prominence within the United States Senate during the mid-...

American Political Caro Lbj

9.4 Excellent

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The Passage of Power

Robert Caro’s “The Passage of Power” meticulously details Lyndon B. Johnson’s swift rise to the American presidency in 1...

American Political Caro Lbj

9.3 Excellent

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The Path to Power

Robert Caro’s *The Path of Least Resistance* meticulously chronicles Lyndon B. Johnson’s formative years, from his chall...

American Political Caro Lbj

9.2 Excellent

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Means of Ascent

Robert Caro’s *Means of Ascent* meticulously details Lyndon B. Johnson’s pivotal 1948 campaign for the U.S. Senate. The...

American Political Caro Lbj

9.1 Excellent

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Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant

Ulysses S. Grant’s Personal Memoirs offer a firsthand account of his pivotal role in the American Civil War. Written aft...

Military American Autobiography Civil War

9.0 Excellent

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The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt

Edmund Morris’s acclaimed biography meticulously chronicles Theodore Roosevelt's formative years. The book explores the...

American 19TH Century Political Morris

8.9 Great

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A Bright Shining Lie

“A Bright Shining Lie” details the life of John Paul Vann, a pivotal American military advisor during the Vietnam War. N...

Military War Vietnam Sheehan

8.9 Great

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Napoleon: A Life

Andrew Roberts’ “Napoleon: A Life” offers a comprehensive account of the French Emperor’s rise to power and his impact o...

Military French 19TH Century Roberts

8.8 Great

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Truman

Truman is a detailed biographical account of Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the United States. McCullough’s Puli...

American 20TH Century Political Mccullough

8.8 Great

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The Executioner's Song

The Executioner’s Song is a biographical account by Norman Mailer detailing the final days of Gary Gilmore, a man who ex...

American True Crime Mailer Capital Punishment

8.8 Great

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Walden

Walden is Henry David Thoreau’s influential 1854 book chronicling his two-year experiment at Walden Pond. He sought to s...

Philosophy American Memoir Thoreau

8.8 Great

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Washington: A Life

Ron Chernow’s *Washington: A Life* offers an in-depth portrait of George Washington, the first president and pivotal fig...

18TH Century American Founding Father Chernow

8.7 Great

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Shoe Dog

Shoe Dog is a compelling biography detailing the founding and development of Nike by Phil Knight. The book recounts the...

Business American Nike Memoir

8.7 Great

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Born Standing Up

Born Standing Up details Steve Martin’s formative years in American comedy. The book recounts his relentless pursuit of...

Martin American Comedy Memoir

8.7 Great

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Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.

John D. Rockefeller Sr.’s life is meticulously detailed in Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography. The book explores his rise...

Business American Gilded Age Chernow

8.6 Great

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The Liar's Club

Mary Karr’s *The Liar's Club* is a powerfully honest memoir detailing her upbringing in the Texan oil country of the 195...

American Family Texas Memoir

8.6 Great

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His Truth Is Marching On

Jon Meacham’s “His Truth Is Marching On” provides a detailed account of Representative John Lewis's extraordinary journe...

American Civil Rights John Lewis Meacham

8.6 Great

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American Lion: Andrew Jackson

Jon Meacham’s *American Lion* provides an in-depth portrait of Andrew Jackson, a pivotal figure in 19th-century American...

American 19TH Century Political Meacham

8.6 Great

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Darkness Visible

Darkness Visible is William Styron’s intensely personal account of a debilitating depressive episode. Published in 1990,...

American Mental Health Memoir Depression

8.5 Great

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Abraham Lincoln: A History

The *Abraham Lincoln: A History* is a comprehensive ten-volume biography chronicling the life and presidency of Abraham...

American 19TH Century Political Nicolay Hay

8.3 Great