WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD; THE LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE; THE MARK LYNTON HISTORY PRIZE; THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY AMERICAN HISTORY BOOK PRIZE ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEARONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR The Economist * Time *Newsweek * Foreign Policy * Business Week * The Week * The Christian Science Monitor * NewsdayThe Passage of Power follows Lyndon Johnson through both the most frustrating and most triumphant period of his career—1958 to 1964. An unparalleled account of the battle between Johnson and John Kennedy for the 1960 presidential nomination; of the machinations behind Kennedy's decision to offer Johnson the vice presidency; and of Johnson’s powerlessness and humiliation in that role. With the superlative skills of a master storyteller; Caro exposes the savage animosity between Johnson and Robert Kennedy; portraying one of America’s great political feuds. In Caro's description of the Kennedy assassination; which The New York Times called "the most riveting ever;" we see the events of November 22; 1963; for the first time through Lyndon Johnson’s eyes. And we watch as his political genius enables him to grasp the reins of the presidency with total command; and; within weeks; make it wholly his own; surmounting unprecedented obstacles in order to fulfill the highest purpose of the office. It is an epic story; displaying all the narrative energy and illuminating insight that led the Times of London to acclaim The Years of Lyndon Johnson as “one of the truly great political biographies of the modern age.â€
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great piece of Washington HistoryBy JeanThis book is for anyone who is interested in Washington DC History and the Newspaper Business; of which I am also I lived through Watergate. Fortunately for Mrs. Graham; she led an extraordinary life. She was born into privilege and money to Mr and Mrs. Eugene and Agnes Meyer; who are interesting in their own rite. If her father had not rescued the failing Washington Post; she still might of had an interesting life; but maybe not so noticeable. After college she began work as a reporter; set up by the father in Los Angeles. She cam back to DC and met Phil Graham who became her Dads fair hair boy; to pass the Post on to; she had ups and downs while being a wife; mother; and runner of the household (who husband's just think happen). Her bucolic life takes a sudden turn with the death of her sister; her father and the mental illness; betrayal and death of her husband. She then moves into the corporate world of the newspaper business and all the Post Company business; as she learns to play with big boys. She also takes us through how political life in Washington affects her and the Post as we enter the 60's and 70's; through all the political changes; Watergate and on to the Pressman's Strike. She gives the reader a look at her thoughts and feelings about herself; her parents; her children; and her famous friends and not so famous friends throughout the book; its a long but great read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Personal History; by Katharine GrahamBy Vicki B.Mrs. Graham led an extraordinary life. She was born into privilege and money and worked as a reporter; in an era in which she was raised to be a wife; mother; and runner of households. She became one of the most powerful women in industry by pursuing the knowledge she needed; as she needed it. Mrs. Graham tells her story primarily through the peak events of her personal and corporate life: the suicide of her husband; the Pentagon Papers; and a major labor strike. A wonderful read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerInteresting memoir of interesting woman
