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A review by duparker
Richard Nixon: The Life by John A. Farrell
4.0
We all know Nixon was not a crook, but here we clearly learn that he was not cuddly, outgoing or overly optimistic. He was power hungry, hypocritical and not that much of a family man, though he thought he was.
I get that Watergate is such a big part of this story, but it took up way too much of the book. Not a surprise or a disappointment, but it was a tad overwhelming. I would have liked to see more in depth look at Nixon's domestic programs, which get acknowledged, but I don't feel they get the true focus they deserve.
I get that Watergate is such a big part of this story, but it took up way too much of the book. Not a surprise or a disappointment, but it was a tad overwhelming. I would have liked to see more in depth look at Nixon's domestic programs, which get acknowledged, but I don't feel they get the true focus they deserve.