Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The governor The governor Rod R. Blagojevich In his long-awaited and controversial book, former Illinois Governor, Rod Blagojevich finally details, for the first time ever, the story of the political scandal that continues to rock the nation. T… OL13854661W
United States gubernatorial elections, 1861-1911 United States gubernatorial elections, 1861-1911 Michael J. Dubin "A definitive volume on the election of United States governors during the Civil War, Reconstruction, and Industrialization periods, this book provides election results of the gubernatorial races fro… OL15537035W
Forgetting to be afraid Forgetting to be afraid Wendy Davis A deeply personal memoir by the 2014 Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate traces her upbringing by a single-mom high school dropout, her early divorce, her Harvard Law School education and the ea… OL19982605W
Apostle of Union Apostle of Union Matthew Mason Known today as "the other speaker at Gettysburg," Edward Everett had a distinguished and illustrative career at every level of American politics from the 1820s through the Civil War. In this new biog… OL20040761W
Two paths Two paths John Kasich "When Ohio governor John Kasich ran for president, his powerful message of hope and togetherness struck a chord with American voters. In [this book], he carries that message forward by reflecting on… OL20058583W
Alabama Governors Alabama Governors Samuel Webb "The story of Alabama's governors has been often bizarre, occasionally inspiring, but never dull. Several of the state's early governors fought duels; one killed his wife's lover. A Reconstruction er… OL219900W
Ruthless Ambition Ruthless Ambition Louis Michael Manzo In this searing tell-all, former New Jersey State Assemblyman Louis Manzo recounts an extraordinary tale of political ruthlessness, corruption, and greed while also telling the story of being caught … OL24160903W
The Confession The Confession James E. Mcgreevey In August 2004, Governor James E. McGreevey of New Jersey made history when he stepped before microphones, declared "My truth is that I am a gay American," and announced his resignation. The story ma… OL276860W