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Confronting the Presidents

No Spin Assessments from Washington to Biden

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Confronting the Presidents

By: Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard
Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
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Every American president, from Washington to Biden: Their lives, policies, foibles, and legacies, assessed with clear-eyed authority and wit.

Authors of the acclaimed Killing books, the #1 bestselling narrative history series in the world, Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard begin a new direction with Confronting the Presidents.

From Washington to Jefferson, Lincoln to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Kennedy to Nixon, Reagan to Obama and Biden, the 45 United States presidents have left lasting impacts on our nation. Some of their legacies continue today, some are justly forgotten, and some have changed as America has changed. Whether famous, infamous, or obscure, all the presidents shaped our nation in unexpected ways.

The authors' extensive research has uncovered never before seen historical facts based on private correspondence and newly discovered documentation, such as George Washington's troubled relationship with his mother.

In Confronting the Presidents, O’Reilly and Dugard present 45 wonderfully entertaining and insightful portraits of each president, with no-spin commentary on their achievements—or lack thereof.

Who best served America, and who undermined the founding ideals?

Who were the first ladies, and what were their surprising roles in making history?

Which presidents were the best, which the worst, and which didn’t have much impact?

How do decisions made in one era, under the pressure of particular circumstances, still resonate today?

And what do presidents like to eat, drink, and do when they aren’t working—or even sometimes when they are?

These and many more questions are answered in each fascinating chapter of Confronting the Presidents. Written with O’Reilly and Dugard’s signature style, authority, and eye for telling detail, Confronting the Presidents will delight all listeners of history, politics, and current affairs, especially during the 2024 election season.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

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The best historical account of the presidents

My favorite president is US Grant. It seems that all our presidents were very interesting and complicated men. I love Bill O’Reilly’s books and his take on history

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Edifying and educative

This book will enlighten those looking for answers to why. It can only be described as the fact that we are all human, even the most powerful, with the fate of millions in the balance.

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don't meet your hero's

As usual the book itself was great, but the last chapter has shown me the biases of the authors which I find shocking. I would assume Bills Co author to be more informed and open minded but he is obviously biased and tilts hard left. this unfortunately leads me to question the validity of the previous books they have written. unfortunate...

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Very educational

I've listened to every one of the killing series and this one didn't disappoint. What did disappoint was Martin Dugard's remarks at the end, I wish I'd never heard that. It's surprising to me that O'Rielly would team up with such a leftist, he must be a hell of a researcher.
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Good Overview

All good until the afterward. I did not like ending with "thank you Joe Biden".

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Balanced View of our history

This book had no surprises for me, students of my generation (baby boomers) had to study American history with an emphasis on our way of governing. I don’t think the younger generations got that education. I can remember different teachers having their favorites in the presidential parade, especially my 11 and 12 grade history/civics/study of the Constitution, Miss Liddy of St Andrew’s Parish High School. She prepared us for more in-depth classes and discussions in College. I never got to tell you thank you, did I? She was my first teacher to tell us our government wasn’t always right and that the US had made mistakes but all in all it beat most forms of government out there.

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Very concise and fun to listen to.

Concise and fun to listen to. Interesting facts regarding all the presidents and exactly how they governed. The making and breaking of presidential administrations. Narration absolutely A+. I came out knowing more about all the presidents than when I started listening. There is a a very good reason for these two authors and their great success in non-fiction.

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Excellent work

Straightforward history, an enjoyable and educational experience listening to this book. Nothing more to say but there’s a freaking 15 word minimum for a review.

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lots of fun facts.

This book humanized the 46 men who have led our country through many periods of ups and downs. Excellent narration as usual from Robert Petrov. Something for everyone.

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Great book

Historical and fact based, yet captivating. These authors are the best of the best! Much love from Matagorda, TX!

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