A compelling introduction to the fathers of America\'s Presidents After so much literature about First ladies and First families, here finally is a fascinating book focused on the fathers of our presidents.
Gullan , PhD (Philadelphia, PA), is a distinguished presidential scholar and the author of the highly praised Faith of Our Mothers, on the mothers of American presidents, and The Upset That Wasn\'t, on the dramatic 1948 election..
Harold I.
First Fathers captures the whole range of the American experience--from utter destitution to immense wealth, from enormous success to abject failure, unified by a common thread--the restless, ambitious, quintessentially American pursuit of happiness.
Bush, as well as two stepfathers, those of Gerald Ford and Bill Clinton.
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They include two who were themselves presidents, John Adams and George H.
This lively and entertaining account of 44 disparate men reveals how they inspired, motivated, and influenced sons who ultimately ascended to the presidency.
A compelling introduction to the fathers of America\'s Presidents After so much literature about First ladies and First families, here finally is a fascinating book focused on the fathers of our presidents
