What It Takes: The Way to the White House
What It Takes: The Way to the White House
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1993
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 19931051
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 1980s
1993
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
What It Takes: The Way to the White House by Richard Ben Cramer explores the 1988 U.S. presidential election. It offers a detailed portrayal of six candidates, revealing personal stories and challenges each faces on the campaign trail. The book delves into their motivations, character, and the sacrifices entailed in pursuing the highest office in the nation.
Informative
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Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Richard Ben Cramer's What It Takes: The Way to the White House offers an in-depth exploration of the 1988 presidential candidates, praised for its rich detail and engaging narrative. Some critiques note its expansive length and dense content, which can be overwhelming. Overall, it's regarded as a masterful, insightful political analysis.
Who Should Read What It Takes: The Way to the White House?
Readers who enjoy What It Takes: The Way to the White House are interested in deep political analysis and presidential campaigns. Fans of Game Change and The Making of the President series would appreciate Cramer's detailed narrative style and character-driven storytelling.
3,721 ratings
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1051
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 1980s
1993
Adult
18+ years
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