The Accidental President
Harry S. Truman and the Four Months That Changed the World
Ranked #9 in Author Biography, Ranked #12 in Japanese History — see more rankings.
“[A] well-judged and hugely readable book . . . few are as entertaining.”—Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times
“A. J. Baime is a master. His reporting and storytelling are woven to hypnotic effect. This is history and humanity in lush, vivid color.”—Doug Stanton, author of The Odyssey of Echo Company
Heroes are often defined as ordinary characters who get pushed into extraordinary circumstances, and through courage and a dash of luck, cement their place in history. Chosen as FDR’s fourth-term vice president for his well-praised work ethic, good judgment, and... more
“A. J. Baime is a master. His reporting and storytelling are woven to hypnotic effect. This is history and humanity in lush, vivid color.”—Doug Stanton, author of The Odyssey of Echo Company
Heroes are often defined as ordinary characters who get pushed into extraordinary circumstances, and through courage and a dash of luck, cement their place in history. Chosen as FDR’s fourth-term vice president for his well-praised work ethic, good judgment, and... more
Rankings by Category
The Accidental President is ranked in the following categories:
- #99 in Adult Mystery
- #37 in Christian Leadership
- #66 in Historical Nonfiction
- #18 in Japan History
- #75 in Military History
- #95 in New York Times Bestseller
- #34 in Presidents
- #58 in Rated
- #15 in Sports Biography
- #93 in War Fiction
- #90 in World War II
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