Dick Cheney
Autor(a) de In My Time: A Personal and Political Memoir
About the Author
Dick Cheney is a former vice president of the United States and co-author with daughter Liz of the New York Times bestseller Exceptional: Why the World Needs a Powerful America. (Bowker Author Biography)
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Obras por Dick Cheney
Gasland 2 exemplares
Associated Works
Etiquetado
Conhecimento Comum
- Data de nascimento
- 1941-01-30
- Sexo
- male
- Nacionalidade
- USA
- Local de nascimento
- Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
- Locais de residência
- Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
Casper, Wyoming, USA
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Washington, D.C., USA - Educação
- University of Wyoming (B.A. ∙ Political Science)
University of Wyoming (M.A. ∙ Political Science) - Ocupações
- politician
businessman - Relações
- Cheney, Lynne (wife)
Cheney, Mary (daughter) - Organizações
- Halliburton Company
United States Department of Defense
United States House of Representatives (1979-1989)
Gerald R. Ford administration (1974-1977)
George H. W. Bush's administration (1989-1993)
George H. W. Bush administration (1989-1993) (mostrar todos 7)
George W. Bush administration (2001-2009) - Prémios e menções honrosas
- Presidential Medal of Freedom (1991)
Francis Boyer Award (1993)
Membros
Críticas
Listas
Red Books (1)
Prémios
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Estatísticas
- Obras
- 6
- Also by
- 1
- Membros
- 583
- Popularidade
- #43,005
- Avaliação
- 3.8
- Críticas
- 15
- ISBN
- 29
In my early teens, I was taught one central tenet when it comes to literature. That a sign of culture and intellect is to be able to read and appreciate works written by authors you do not agree with in other matters. Some might find it a bit naïve, but I've always used it as a rule of thumb.
In this case, it stood me in good stead. I came across this book in a Swedish thrift shop, and found the title interesting - I've always had an interest in American history and politics - and it was only when I brought it home that I noticed who the author was. And as a politician, I disagree with Richard B. "Dick" Cheney in just about every regard. But I have to hand it to him and his wife - they did a solid job with this one. Through biographies of nine men who held the position of Speaker of the House, you get a thorough idea of how the prerogatives, powers - and challenges - of the position has developed and changed over the years.
The biographies are thorough, surprisingly partisan, and well-researched. Although the final biography of Newt Gingrich veers into the territory of a hagiography, which kind of spoils the general impression. Apart from that, however, it is a genuinely enlightening and enjoyable read, particularly if you have an interest in US politics.… (mais)