Bob Dole

By Richard Ben Cramer

Book Overview

Cramer penetrates Bob Dole's legendary reserve to decipher the enigma of his character and the vicissitudes of his career. Dole loyally served four Republican presidents--including one who treated him shabbily and another whose policies he often questioned--and has survived Congress for 35 years. Bob Dole is an invaluable barometer not only to Dole himself, but to American politi cs as a whole.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0679766472
• ISBN13: 9780679766476
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Vintage Books USA
• Length: 165 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.2" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Mr. Cramer wonderfully portrays Bob Dole in under 200 pages.

I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in Depression-era history, and how it shaped a popular American figure. Though brief in text, this book is chocked full of interesting and amazing stories of the Senator's life and battles. Mr. Cramer's personal portayal comes across as if he where there; And is able to boil the essence of Bob Dole down into an enjoyable one to two sitting treat. Well worth it!