Since the 2024 Presidential Debate caused much-heated discussions and strong feelings, many people are now looking for deeper insights and a bigger picture of politics. Books can be very helpful if you want to understand the arguments, learn about the policies' background, or escape into a good story.
Here is a carefully chosen list of books you should read after the 2024 Presidential Debate. These books will help you learn more about the topics, the candidates, and the effects of the election. These choices-from suspenseful political thrillers to moving memoirs-will keep you interested, educated, and motivated as you handle the complicated election season.
Journalist Chris Whipple offers an intimate view of President Joe Biden's administration as it handles previously unseen issues. Whipple depicts the decisions made and conversations had by Biden, Chief of Staff Ron Klain, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and CIA Director William Burns within the White House.
This book thoroughly accounts for Biden's leadership and the difficulties he meets. It covers the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic downturn, Supreme Court scandals, inflation, and the invasion of Ukraine.
One of the few Republicans who disagrees with Donald Trump is Mitt Romney. He has publicly criticized the party's course, having voted to remove Trump from power and denouncing other Republicans for inciting uprising. Even though he says what he thinks, Romney has not shared much about his 30 years in politics.
The book depicts Romney's life and work based on many interviews and personal papers. It shows how small political concessions have caused a democracy crisis and Romney's complicated personality and moral strength in a growing division.
When Biden took office on January 20, 2021, there were disasters and a divided Senate. He promised to change the country instead of merely protecting it. As COVID-19, economic threats, and political problems grew, Biden worked to make huge changes. This book, written by Franklin Foer, details Biden's first two years in office.
The book provides a thorough history of Biden's presidency, covering significant occasions like his withdrawal from Afghanistan and his reaction to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which altered the perception of his leadership in history.
The book vividly describes how Abraham Lincoln was unexpectedly chosen to head the Republican Party in the 1860 presidential contest. Even though Lincoln had a history of failing in politics, his strategic brilliance beat the skills of favorites such as William Seward.
The book tells the story of the tense six days of the Republican National Convention, focusing on the heated political arguments, discussions about race and slavery, and changes in Chicago. Achorn brings this important time in American history to life by giving detailed accounts of important people and events. He shows how Lincoln's unlikely win changed the country forever.
Mike Pompeo, who used to be Secretary of State, talks about his part in the Trump administration's most important foreign policy wins. As Trump's only four-year national security adviser, Pompeo put pressure on Iran, kept North Korea from starting a nuclear war, backed Israel, and worked for peace in the Middle East.
He also worked to improve ties between the U.S. and China and protect religious freedom. Pompeo discusses his method and the administration's "America First" strategy by combining personal stories with geopolitical analysis. He does this by showing how to deal with future problems.
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