Life among the cannibals
Arlen Specter with Charles Robbins
A former senator describes the independent spirit that estranged him from both the Republican and Democratic parties while describing how he helped to establish the Tea Party movement.
Read Time: ~4 hr
Goldwater
by Bill Rentschler (2000)
About this book
"There have been few political figures as original as Barry Morris Goldwater." "This collection of exclusive anecdotes and personal stories brings the senator from Arizona to life and reveals the indelible mark he left on the political landscape of the twentieth century, shedding light on this self-effacing political giant whose notion of public service and passion for the defense of freedom should not - and cannot - be forgotten."--BOOK JACKET.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreGoldwater Lead Character
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