[Book Review] A Century Turns: New Fears, New Hopes – America 1988 to 2008 By William Bennett
I’m a student of history. I am always eager to learn more about eras that I didn’t live through. This was actually something new for me though. A Century Turns: New Fears, New Hopes – America 1988 to 2008 By William Bennett is about an era that I lived through. It’s very recent history.
That being said, this was one of the most enlightening books I’ve ever read about the political process. William Bennett approaches his retelling of events from an obvious conservative viewpoint, but it’s not one that takes away from the accuracy of the events.
From Carter to Obama, Bennett recalls events in the past presidential administrations that set the tone for their terms, but also for the nation, and ultimately the world.
I never once felt like this was a partisan or extremely biased opinion driven retelling of history, though, I’d challenge you to read for yourself and determine your own opinions.
Each chapter is approachable and easy to read. I wish there had been more pictures, but the ones included captured the essence of the events in the book well.
I’d especially recommend this book for young people who were born in the late 80s that don’t have an understanding of the Reagan, Bush, Clinton, and W. Bush years.
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