John aloysius farrell is the author of richard nixon. The life, it seems at time like the author barely scratches the surface of nixons multifaceted and interesting life, one that could easily fill volumes. Nixons life is a cornucopia of controversy replete with dramatic moments. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Richard nixon biography life, family, childhood, parents. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Awardwinning author and former boston globe correspondent john a. A life is the first entirely objective biography of richard nixon. After five years in the white house that saw the conclusion to the u. Farrell examines our nations 37th president and the relevance of his career and complex legacy in the.
More than four decades after richard nixon resigned the presidency over the watergate scandal, there is still more to learn from a close aide who left the oval office with dozens of boxes of. The life with brian mcgrory, editor of the boston globe. At the end of wwii, navy lieutenant nick nixon returned from the pacifi. Farrell could not possibly have known who would be president. The life, a biography of that most enigmatic 37th president of the united states. From a prizewinning biographer comes the defining portrait of a man who led america in a time of turmoil and left us a darker age. Richard nixon biography facts, childhood, family life. Richard nixon has fascinated americans, biographers and historians for the last 70 years, and, thanks to author john a. Former president richard nixon s bestselling autobiography is an intensely personal examination of his life, public career, and white house years. In 1978, he published the first of his 10 books, rn. Books by richard nixon leaders 1982 the books failing is that for every page of spontaneous, vivid and often peppery description of meetings with the great, there are at least two of undistinguished profiles or, what is worse, of rambling, illwritten and confusing comments on leadership in the abstract. Finally, in august 1974, after two years of the mesmerizing intrigue and scandal of watergate, nixon became the only president to resign in disgrace. In john farrells 2017 biography simply entitled richard nixon. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
The life is the most recent comprehensive, singlevolume biography of nixon. His is the classic story of american legend a young man who rose from his humble roots to achieve power and influence. From the late 1940s to the mid1970s, richard nixon was a polarizing figure in american politics, admired for his intelligence, savvy, and strategic skill, and. Farrell is a very good book detailing the life of one of americas most controversial presidents. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Farrell examines the life and legacy of one of americas most controversial political figures. This is not to suggest that farrells wonderful recounting of the life of the 37th president is anything but thorough. Available on kindle ebook and can be read on any device with the free. The life is an expertly written and strikingly comprehensive portrait of americas most complicated president. Black is a former newspaper magnate and the author of fdr.
Farrell wraps it up with an account of richard nixons successful postpolitical career. Of the four other sons in the family, two died in childhood. Richard milhous nixon was born on his fathers lemon farm in yorba linda, california, on january 9, 19. The untold story the definitive biography of one of the most admired women in american history is now available for download in audiobook format. Meticulously researched, brilliantly crafted, and offering fresh revelations, it will be hailed as a master work. Superbly written incredibly readable account of nixon and his life. With a new, brilliant, original narration by jennie eisenhower mrs. Richard nixon opens with young navy lieutenant nick nixon returning from the. Brilliantly researched, authoritatively crafted by a prizewinning biographer, and lively on the page, this is the nixon weve been waiting for. On august 8, 1974, millions sat stunned as they watched richard nixon on tv when he announced he was stepping down as the president of the united states. With startling candor, nixon reveals his beliefs, doubts, and behindthescenes decisions, and sheds new light on his landmark diplomatic initiatives, political campaigns, and historic decision to. Audio book sample courtesy of penguin random house audio.
Richard nixon opens with young navy lieutenant nick. Nixons eldest granddaughter and the daughter of the author patricia ryan nixons extraordinary story comes to. A tale that presents nixon from boyhood to senator, power broker and president, in all of his complexity and contradiction. Learn more about richard nixonone of americas most unpopular presidents and the only one to resign from the position. But richard nixons legacy to the history of the us is much more complicated than the scandal of watergate. At the end of wwii, navy lieutenant nick nixon returned from the pacific and. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Richard nixon, portrait of a thinskinned, mediahating. Initially after his resignation, nixon led a secluded life. Farrell is a former white house correspondent for the boston globe and the denver post and is the author of awardwinning biographies of massachusetts congressman tip oneill and attorney clarence darrow. Farrell examines the life and legacy of one of americas most controversial political figures, from nixons. Farrell has a genius for the telling anecdote and apropos quote.
About who was richard nixon learn more about richard nixonone of americas most unpopular presidents and the only one to resign from the position. Richard nixon opens with young navy lieutenant nick nixon returning from the pacific and setting his cap at congress, an idealistic dreamer seeking to build a better world. At the end of wwii, navy lieutenant nick nixon returned from the pacific and set his cap at congress, an idealistic dreamer seeking to. A deeply researched, superbly crafted biography of americas most complex president. Jonathan aitken, who, in addition to serving in parliament, serves as her majestys minister of state for defense, conducted over sixty hours of interviews with nixon and was granted unprecedented access to thousands of pages of nixons previously sealed private documents. Journalist john farrell discusses his book, richard nixon. Hed participated in a scandal that included secret tape recordings, a burglary, and a coverup, and now. He is in conversation with david maraniss and thomas schwartz. After the farm failed, the family moved to whittier, california, where nixons father ran a grocery store. Richard milhous nixon january 9, 19 april 22, 1994 was the 37th president of the united states, serving from 1969 until 1974.
A life in full was published in 2007 and is the longest onevolume nixon biography in my library. A parallels with trump cannot be understated, the difference here is that at least nixon knew when his time was up. The nations 36th vice president from 1953 to 1961, he came to national prominence as a representative and senator from california. His final revelations about diplomacy, watergate, and life out of the arena 1998.