Political Suicide
- Author Erin McHugh
- Narrator Lisa Flanagan
- Publisher Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date 25 April 2016
- Run Time 5 hours and 38 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre History of the Americas, Political science and theory, Politics and government.
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What to expect
A collection of entertaining and cautionary tales of political missteps in American history, from the birth of the nation through the present day
Just in time for the presidential election of 2016 comes Political Suicide, a history of the best and most interesting missteps, peccadilloes, bad calls, backroom hijinks, sordid pasts, rotten breaks, and just plain dumb mistakes in the annals of American politics.
They have tweeted their private parts to women they’re trying to impress. They have gotten caught on tape doing and saying things they really shouldn’t have. They have denied knowing about the underhanded doings of underlings—only to have a paper trail lead straight back to them. Nowadays, it seems like half of what we hear about politicians isn’t about laws or governing but is instead coverage focused on shenanigans, questionable morals, and scandals too numerous to count. And while we shake our heads in disbelief, we still can’t resist poring over the details of these notorious incidents.
In Political Suicide, the foibles of our politicians are brought from the tabloid pages to this entertaining—and cautionary—tale of American history.
Critics Review
u201cIf you need a little light relief from the current political campaign, consider this book by Erin McHugh, whose background in history and trivia serves her well here.u201d
u201cCompulsively readable, at times hilarious, at times cringe-worthy. From prostitute dalliances to pistol duels, American politics has, as McHugh reports it, quite a colorful and bewildering history.u201d
u201cThose who think the current electoral season resembles a circus will enjoy this entertaining collection of incredible misdeeds by contemporary and long-gone politicos.u201d
u201cServes up a hodgepodge of tales of less-than-bright-and-shining moments in American historyu2026McHughu2019s breezy style will appeal.u201d
u201cFlanaganu2019s narration is consistent and clear, and her appropriate pace holds the listeneru2019s attentionu2026Each anecdote is brief and self-contained, which makes them work well for commuting or other short drives.u201d
u201cAn important, sad, and very funny book. You will laugh, you will cry, and you will understand American history in a new way.u201d
u201cA brilliant time capsule of solid proof that America has had a long history of elected officials who have been expert at sinking their own careersu2015in every possible way. A rollicking, jaw-dropping antidote for these u2018oh no s/he didnu2019t!u2019 times.u201d
u201cA thoroughly captivating take on Americau2019s rich parade of rogues, scoundrels, and buffoonsu2026History and hijinks might be u2018political suicide,u2019 but Erin McHugh knows that this combo also makes for a rip-roaring read.u201d
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