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A review by krwalks
Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power by Jon Meacham
4.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The narrative reveals Jefferson to be a complicated, three-dimensional, man. The work is well-written with seamless integration of primary source materials including personal letters.
Jefferson's pragmatic approach to governing meant that he did not let his ideals get in the way of nurturing a country and working towards its stabilization, even when that meant letting go of something he believed in a concession for something else that meant more for the greater good.
His story provides lessons about self-awareness, leadership, and power. It also provides a reminder that even presidents are just people. Now matter how brilliant Jefferson was, he was still just a man.
Another aspect of this book I find so intriguing is the perspective it provides about modern-day politics and media influence. The very same partisan issues we have today were of major concern at the country's founding as well. What's old is new again--or continuous, rather.
Jefferson's pragmatic approach to governing meant that he did not let his ideals get in the way of nurturing a country and working towards its stabilization, even when that meant letting go of something he believed in a concession for something else that meant more for the greater good.
His story provides lessons about self-awareness, leadership, and power. It also provides a reminder that even presidents are just people. Now matter how brilliant Jefferson was, he was still just a man.
Another aspect of this book I find so intriguing is the perspective it provides about modern-day politics and media influence. The very same partisan issues we have today were of major concern at the country's founding as well. What's old is new again--or continuous, rather.