Review ~ “Barack and Joe: The Making of An Extraordinary Partnership” by Steven Levingston

Nowadays, it is common to see the words, ‘Don’t you miss these guys?’ when referring to Barack Obama and Joe Biden. Indeed, I think we do miss them. Even the other side of the aisle in Congress probably wishes the political world was a be more polite as it was with the former President and the former Vice President.

In this book, Mr. Levingston goes into deliberate detail as to what made Mr. Obama and Mr. Biden, the team. And yes, it was a team, yet it was a long time in the making.

The book acknowledges how these political men were different, and yet as time tells, the subtleties of their beliefs became apparent. How these similarities played out is what makes them the dream team.

Mr. Levingston tells and shows how they worked out their differences to provide the best they had for the country. Their prime focus was taking the country into a stable place in the world. While Obama needed Biden’s international experience, Biden needed Mr. Obama’s fresh take and youthful energy.

“Barack and Joe” is not a ‘buddy’ or ‘bromance’ book. It is a book that shows you how it all happened, and most importantly, why it needed to happen. The writing is clear, concise, and entertaining. You can see how it all played out, and you enjoy the ride getting there.

I have recommended: (five green books) 📗📗📗📗📗.

Review: “The RGB Way, Secrets of Success of Ruth Bader Ginsburg” by Rebecca Gibian

There are several books regarding Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the shelves. While most of those books are biographical or quotes by Ms. Ginsburg, “The RBG Way” reaches another audience altogether.

Ms. Gibian writes in a comfortable and relaxed style at first while building up to many references from other books about RBG. Then the author takes us on an interview tour. You can tell she truly relished the interview process, and it shows in her writer’s voice.

At times I found the author’s relaxed style a bit too comfortable and sometimes meandering. Yet the real ‘meat’ of the book, the author’s source interviews, was well written and engaging. I looked forward to those parts of the book.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a legend no matter which side of the aisle one may sit. Ms. Gibian’s writing shows every aspect of how the Supreme Court Justice became the person we know. It was not a short road to the pinnacle of our legal system. Every bump in the way, the author highlights what got Ms. Ginsberg through the rough patch. And she does it in depth.

I want to quote from the book, yet it is an uncorrected bound gallery, so I can not. I will leave that to you, the future readers of “The RBG Way.” You will find many places to highlight and re-read, I am sure.

If you enjoy reading about Ms. Ginsburg, you will want to read this book.

Recommended: (four books) 📗📗📗📗

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