I only read two books during February, but they were both outstanding. I highly recommend both for different reasons. “We Should Have Seen It Coming” is a behind the scenes how Donald Trump changed the Republican party since the days of Ronald Reagan. The Churchill book is about one of my favorite historical figures. I savored all 1000 pages, which is probably why I only read two books this month.
Veteran Wall Street Journal reporter Gerald Sieb focuses on how the conservative movement has changed from Ronald Regan to Donald Trump in his book, “We Should Have Seen It Coming.” He begins by analyzing the political coalition that elected Reagan. Seib contends that Reagan’s coalition held together through the mid-1990s but began to change under Newt Gingrich, whose aggressive, combative style replaced Reagan’s optimistic, gentle leadership. Read my full summary HERE.
Despite its length (1152 pages), “Churchill: Walking With Destiny: is hard to put down. Author Andrew Roberts brings this historic figure to life in this comprehensive biography. We not only get details of the former UK Prime Minister’s public life but also details of his private life and learn what he was thinking, writing, and saying during difficult times.
Churchill carried Britain through its darkest hour. After 1941, the United States and the Soviet Union joined the fight. That alliance changed the course of the war. Read my summary HERE.
I remember more when I take notes. That’s why I started writing summaries of the books I’ve read. Perhaps you might find them helpful. You can see a list of the books I’ve read in the last couple of years and links to my summary on my Book Notes page.
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