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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.

©2024 Bill O'Reilly (P)2024 Macmillan Audio
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Could have been better

I expected a lot more about the president's. Didn't care for either summaries about both Biden & Trump from both writers.

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Best history lesson of US Presidents

I appreciated the depiction of each president from a non political view. The opinions at the end were good but the Author Martin Dugard ignored all the issues caused by Biden especially the open border which left me wondering if he left out other important facts from past democratic presidents.

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A great overview of Americas History. Puts all past and present in perspective.

Great overview of our leaders and unknown facts about our leaders. Did not like the review of Biden.

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History

I love history! This book has so many interesting facts about the presidents some I had read else were and a lot I learned from this book.

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Surprisingly good at history

I enjoy these books and this was one of my favorites. Good editorials about each president.

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The in known facts on the presidents and their families

I loved it all. It was well researched, written, especially well and it was just hard to put down as I couldn’t wait to get back on my phone and listen for the next set of stories. I would recommend it to all.

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Great historical story

I learned so much I listening to this book. I think everyone should read/listen to Confronting the Presidents. Most of us don’t know enough about the history of the US and the people that made it great or didn’t.

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Afterward - no!

I enjoyed the book until the Afterward.
I am not interested in hearing the authors' personal comments on the Trump and Biden presidencies. It was a huge disappointment.

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Martin Dugard’s essay

This will be last purchase of anything Dugard is involved with after his liberal views of Biden & Trump

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Didn’t know most of this!

I loved how much private information about all of the Presidents was exposed.
I disliked Dugard’s essay on both Trump and Biden.

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