If I had to say something bad about “Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln” by Doris Kearns Goodwin, it would be that it really hurts your toe when you drop the book. This 900+ page book (less if you don’t count the bibliography) is not for the casual Lincoln reader, but it …
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“His Excellency, George Washington”
I recently read, “His Excellency, George Washington” by Joseph J. Ellis (author of the bestseller “Founding Brothers”). Yet again, I’m amazed at how Ellis makes American history come alive through his writing style, which transitions seamlessly from factual story-telling to almost conversational language. Here, he cuts through the legends and folklore that surround our Nation’s …
“Fierce Heart”
I recently read “Fierce Heart” by Stuart Holmes Coleman (author of “Eddie Would Go” and Hawaii Regional Coordinator for the Surfrider Foundation). Coleman spent four years thoroughly researching the interwoven stories that reflect the immense cultural pride of Makaha and the west side of Oahu. Highlighted in the book are famed waterman Buffalo Keaulana and …
American History: My “Re-Education”
After our country elected its first black President this November, I decided it would be really interesting to re-do my American history education. I recently started with “1776″ by David McCullough since it seemed an obvious place, though the more I’ve read and learned since then, the more I suspect I should start earlier to …