A review by lmcbride
The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution by Lindsay M. Chervinsky

5.0

This book was an incredible depiction of Washington’s cabinet. It’s a story that I had very little knowledge of but Lindsay Chervinsky provides new scholarship on the topic in a way that brings to light the personalities behind the men to help the reader understand the history. She masterfully crafted the book to help show the complexities of the relationships between the men while also highlighting the history of the institution and the precedents set by every decision during that time period. It is evident that Washington and his cabinet knew that they were creating history so they were intentional in every word they wrote or spoke and decision they made. This book made me think deeply about our founding and made me want to learn more. It’s beautifully done.