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I am into two authors of historical figures, Doris Kearns Goodwin and Jean Edward Smith.

DKG wrote "Teams of Rivals, The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln", and won a Pulitzer prize. It's the book, the movie "Lincoln", was based on. "No Ordinary Time", FDR's days during the WWII and "Wait Till Next Year", the story of the Brooklyn Dodgers finally winning the World Series, and the joy it produced in the borough of Brooklyn. Doris just wrote, "The Bully Pulpit". A story of Teddy Roosevelt and his close relationship, with William Howard Taft". I lent it to someone, and can't wait to start reading it, as she really knows how to write and does extensive research in all her projects, (750 pages).

JES - Wrote the definitive biography of FDR from birth to death. A fascinating account of one of our greatest Presidents. It is fascinating, because it is meticulously researched, and tells the stories, of all the people who helped him. If one doesn't know, or needs to be illuminated by this fascinating man, this is a must read.

He also wrote a book on "Grant". Ulysses S. Grant became our leading general, in The Civil War and saved the union. He was a good President but his administration was rocked by scandals. It is made clear that he personally wasn't connected to any wrongdoing. A brilliant account of his war strategies and his life. The book that Grant wrote, is still studied at West Point, in terms of military strategies.

If one is into history, these two authors are a must read, as they don't make history boring. They really make their subjects come to life!!!!