Author: Dwight Young
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 9781426200205
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Selected letters to presidents with contextual commentary.
Dear Mr. President
Author: Dwight Young
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 9781426200205
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Selected letters to presidents with contextual commentary.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 9781426200205
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Selected letters to presidents with contextual commentary.
Ten Letters
Author: Eli Saslow
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0307742555
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Every day, President Obama read ten of the letters he received from citizens across America. Here are ten of those letters, along with President Obama's responses and the stories behind them. The letters come from people of all ages, walks of life, and political points of view. Some are heartbreaking, some angry, some hopeful. Indeed, Obama reads as many letters addressed “Dear Jackass” as “Dear Mr. President.” Eli Saslow, a young and rising star at the Washington Post, became fascinated by the power of these letters and set out to find the stories behind them. Through the lens of ten letters to which Obama responded personally, this exceptionally relevant and poignant book explores those individual stories, taking an in-depth look at the misfortunes, needs, opinions, and, yes, anger over the current state of the country that inspired ten people to put pen to paper. Surprisingly, what also emerges from these affecting personal narratives is a story about the astounding endurance and optimism of the American people. Ten Letters is an inspiring and important book about ordinary people and the issues they face every day—the very issues that are shaping America’s future. This is not an insider Washington book by any means, but a book for the times that tells the real American stories of today.
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0307742555
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Every day, President Obama read ten of the letters he received from citizens across America. Here are ten of those letters, along with President Obama's responses and the stories behind them. The letters come from people of all ages, walks of life, and political points of view. Some are heartbreaking, some angry, some hopeful. Indeed, Obama reads as many letters addressed “Dear Jackass” as “Dear Mr. President.” Eli Saslow, a young and rising star at the Washington Post, became fascinated by the power of these letters and set out to find the stories behind them. Through the lens of ten letters to which Obama responded personally, this exceptionally relevant and poignant book explores those individual stories, taking an in-depth look at the misfortunes, needs, opinions, and, yes, anger over the current state of the country that inspired ten people to put pen to paper. Surprisingly, what also emerges from these affecting personal narratives is a story about the astounding endurance and optimism of the American people. Ten Letters is an inspiring and important book about ordinary people and the issues they face every day—the very issues that are shaping America’s future. This is not an insider Washington book by any means, but a book for the times that tells the real American stories of today.
Letters to a U.S. President
Author: David Kavanagh
Publisher: Dram Books
ISBN: 9781403373083
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
In 1994, David Kavanagh started a journal that became a series of open letters to then U.S. President Bill Clinton. For almost three months, up to the mid-term congressional elections, he compared their day-to-day lives, selecting snippets of poetry that seemed appropriate for the moment. Then the journal was forgotten. Rediscovered in 2002, Letters to a U.S. President is a sideways glance at presidential life in America from a London, UK, life which grows more calamitous by the day. Quirky and original, it offers a trans-Atlantic take on the age-old concept of parallel existence. Embattled President and hapless citizen are not just miles apart, they have a whole ocean between them and a world of difference. By the end, readers may wonder what the 42nd President might have made of these illuminating missives had he actually received them.
Publisher: Dram Books
ISBN: 9781403373083
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
In 1994, David Kavanagh started a journal that became a series of open letters to then U.S. President Bill Clinton. For almost three months, up to the mid-term congressional elections, he compared their day-to-day lives, selecting snippets of poetry that seemed appropriate for the moment. Then the journal was forgotten. Rediscovered in 2002, Letters to a U.S. President is a sideways glance at presidential life in America from a London, UK, life which grows more calamitous by the day. Quirky and original, it offers a trans-Atlantic take on the age-old concept of parallel existence. Embattled President and hapless citizen are not just miles apart, they have a whole ocean between them and a world of difference. By the end, readers may wonder what the 42nd President might have made of these illuminating missives had he actually received them.
Kids' Letters to President Obama
Author: Bill Adler
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 034551713X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Barack Obama has inspired millions of people around the world–and an unwavering chorus of those admirers are children. This delightfully charming collection includes more than two hundred letters that kids have written to President Obama. Some of these messages are humorous, some are heartwarming, all of them are sincere–making this volume the perfect gift for any occasion. The children ask questions: “Why did you want to be president?” “Do you think you could pass a law making chocolate a vegetable in our country?” They give suggestions: “I think you should fix things in the world to be more fair.” They offer advice: “You should bring a yo-yo to the White House.” They share hopes: “I want you to care about schools. I am in kindergarten.” They even volunteer expertise: “I will help you learn to bowl because you don’t know how to bowl.” Whether discussing such weighty issues as the “econimical” crisis, the environment, and alternative energy or simply giving shout-outs to First Daughters Sasha and Malia, these kid correspondents express, as only children can, pure optimism, avid curiosity, and unadulterated elation about this historic moment. Complete with original illustrations by the letter writers themselves, and wonderful reproductions of some of the kids’ handwritten messages, this marvelous book–a true message of hope for our time–is a keepsake for the whole family to enjoy.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 034551713X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Barack Obama has inspired millions of people around the world–and an unwavering chorus of those admirers are children. This delightfully charming collection includes more than two hundred letters that kids have written to President Obama. Some of these messages are humorous, some are heartwarming, all of them are sincere–making this volume the perfect gift for any occasion. The children ask questions: “Why did you want to be president?” “Do you think you could pass a law making chocolate a vegetable in our country?” They give suggestions: “I think you should fix things in the world to be more fair.” They offer advice: “You should bring a yo-yo to the White House.” They share hopes: “I want you to care about schools. I am in kindergarten.” They even volunteer expertise: “I will help you learn to bowl because you don’t know how to bowl.” Whether discussing such weighty issues as the “econimical” crisis, the environment, and alternative energy or simply giving shout-outs to First Daughters Sasha and Malia, these kid correspondents express, as only children can, pure optimism, avid curiosity, and unadulterated elation about this historic moment. Complete with original illustrations by the letter writers themselves, and wonderful reproductions of some of the kids’ handwritten messages, this marvelous book–a true message of hope for our time–is a keepsake for the whole family to enjoy.
Dear President Obama
Author: Bruce Kluger
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780982387610
Category : American letters
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From every region of the United States, from ages four to 18, kids talk to President Obama about their hopes, fears, and dreams, and their boundless excitement about the historic election that took place during their young lives. Contains 200 letters and drawings.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780982387610
Category : American letters
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From every region of the United States, from ages four to 18, kids talk to President Obama about their hopes, fears, and dreams, and their boundless excitement about the historic election that took place during their young lives. Contains 200 letters and drawings.
Letters of a Nation
Author: Andrew Carroll
Publisher: Broadway
ISBN: 0767903315
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
Spanning 350 years of American history and culture, a collection of more than two hundred letters, many never before published, reveals the personalities and feelings of Americans great and small, from Amelia Earhart to Elvis Presley to Malcolm X. Reprint.
Publisher: Broadway
ISBN: 0767903315
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
Spanning 350 years of American history and culture, a collection of more than two hundred letters, many never before published, reveals the personalities and feelings of Americans great and small, from Amelia Earhart to Elvis Presley to Malcolm X. Reprint.
Reagan
Author: Ronald Reagan
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 9780743219679
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 964
Book Description
Many books have been written regarding Ronald Reagan, but this collection of his letters must certainly be among the most varied and revealing aspect of the man. Organized by themes such as "Old Friends", "Running for Office ", "Core Beliefs" the book contains over 1,000 letters stretching from 1922 to 1994 . Whether discussing economic policy with a political for, dispensing marital advice, or sharing a joke with a pen pal.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 9780743219679
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 964
Book Description
Many books have been written regarding Ronald Reagan, but this collection of his letters must certainly be among the most varied and revealing aspect of the man. Organized by themes such as "Old Friends", "Running for Office ", "Core Beliefs" the book contains over 1,000 letters stretching from 1922 to 1994 . Whether discussing economic policy with a political for, dispensing marital advice, or sharing a joke with a pen pal.
Letters to Kennedy
Author: John Kenneth Galbraith
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 9780674528376
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
In an early letter, Galbraith mentions his "ambition to be the most reticent adviser in modern political history." But as a respected intellectual and author of the celebrated The Affluent Society, he was not to be positioned so lightly, and his letters are replete with valuable advice about economics, public policy, and the federal bureaucracy.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 9780674528376
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
In an early letter, Galbraith mentions his "ambition to be the most reticent adviser in modern political history." But as a respected intellectual and author of the celebrated The Affluent Society, he was not to be positioned so lightly, and his letters are replete with valuable advice about economics, public policy, and the federal bureaucracy.
Letters to President Clinton
Author: Menaḥem Dov ben Ḥayim Yitsḥaḳ Genaḳ
Publisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)
ISBN: 9781454907916
Category : Faith (Judaism).
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Rabbi Menachem Genack and Bill Clinton first met as Clinton began his road to the White House. As their friendship deepened, the rabbi started sending Clinton brief essays highlighting spiritual insights from the Bible. Later, at Clinton's request, Genack took a more formal approach, also inviting many distinguished acquaintances to contribute. This universally inspiring collection gathers more than 100 of these mini-sermons, with a foreword by Clinton himself.
Publisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)
ISBN: 9781454907916
Category : Faith (Judaism).
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Rabbi Menachem Genack and Bill Clinton first met as Clinton began his road to the White House. As their friendship deepened, the rabbi started sending Clinton brief essays highlighting spiritual insights from the Bible. Later, at Clinton's request, Genack took a more formal approach, also inviting many distinguished acquaintances to contribute. This universally inspiring collection gathers more than 100 of these mini-sermons, with a foreword by Clinton himself.
Thanks and Have Fun Running the Country
Author: Jory John
Publisher: McSweeney's
ISBN: 9781934781579
Category : American letters
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"McSweeney's & 826 National present"--Cover.
Publisher: McSweeney's
ISBN: 9781934781579
Category : American letters
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"McSweeney's & 826 National present"--Cover.