The Wit & Wisdom of Harry Truman

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The Wit and Wisdom of
Harry Truman
by Ralph Keyes
In an era of spin doctors, media consultants, and dysfunctional government, it is refreshing to read the words of a politician who knew his own mind and wasn't afraid to speak it.
Harry Truman's pithy, forthright comments have survived the test of time. "Being a president is like riding a tiger," Truman observed. "A man has to keep riding or be swallowed." The plainspoken man from Missouri stands in stark contrast to modem politicians who don't seem sure of who they are and what they stand for.
THE WIT AND WISDOM OF HARRY TRUMAN captures the warmth, straightforwardness and charm of a dedicated public man. One of Truman's early diaries entries states: "Another hectic day in the executive office. Saw a lot of customers. Hope they all left happy."
Ralph Keyes has collected quotes, anecdotes and excerpts from Truman's diaries, letters,
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speeches, and press conferences that... Tovább

Fülszöveg

The Wit and Wisdom of
Harry Truman
by Ralph Keyes
In an era of spin doctors, media consultants, and dysfunctional government, it is refreshing to read the words of a politician who knew his own mind and wasn't afraid to speak it.
Harry Truman's pithy, forthright comments have survived the test of time. "Being a president is like riding a tiger," Truman observed. "A man has to keep riding or be swallowed." The plainspoken man from Missouri stands in stark contrast to modem politicians who don't seem sure of who they are and what they stand for.
THE WIT AND WISDOM OF HARRY TRUMAN captures the warmth, straightforwardness and charm of a dedicated public man. One of Truman's early diaries entries states: "Another hectic day in the executive office. Saw a lot of customers. Hope they all left happy."
Ralph Keyes has collected quotes, anecdotes and excerpts from Truman's diaries, letters,
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speeches, and press conferences that illustrate his ability to be both outspoken and optimistic about post-war America.
THE WIT AND WISDOM OF HARRY TRUMAN captures the spirit of "Give 'em Hell" Harry and is an informative and entertaining resource for information about this special man and his time.
About the Author: Ralph Keyes is a journalist and the author of several books, including The Wit and Wisdom of Oscar Wilde, also available from Random House Value Publishing. He lives in Yellow Springs, Ohio where he teaches at the Antioch Writer's Workshop and is on its board of directors.
Jacket illustration by David Levine. Reprinted with permission from The New York Review of Books Copyright 1978 by Nyrev, Inc. Vissza