Review: A Balanced View of A Controversial Politician
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 31, 2012
Richard Nixon is a fascinating figure in United States politics.  While he is obviously most associated with the deception and drama of the Watergate scandal, there was much more to ex-President Nixon than that.  This book provides information on Nixon's personal and professional background leading up to his presidential bid that foreshadows his downfall.  The details of his presidency, both positive and negative, are presented in a balanced manner.  Had not Nixon succumbed to whatever motivated him to engage in the deceit that was Watergate, his contributions to desegregration, women's rights, anti-sex discrimination, welfare reform, affirmative action, and ending the Vietnam War would have left him remembered as a president of some prominence.  This concise yet detailed book is an excellent snapshot of a complex man and shrewd politician who took one major misstep too many.