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Unpresidented: A Biography of Donald Trump
CCBC Review:
This intelligent, accessible biography of Donald Trump details his successes and failures as a businessman and politician. The narrative touches on the arrival in the United States and financial prosperity of his forebears as well as Trump’s childhood before diving into his real estate business, where he employed cunning and borderline-illegal business strategies and often found himself in financial trouble. Trump’s relationship with Russia is established early on, a thread that continues throughout. Brockenbrough skillfully weaves in key players as they appear, including Robert Mueller, head of the special counsel investigation of Russia’s interference in the 2016 election, as well as Trump’s many rotating allies and loyal family members. She illuminates the disparity between his unbridled promises and controversial actions, explores parallels between Trump and other demagogues, and discusses the danger of Trump’s erosion of the public’s trust in U.S. intelligence agencies and the free press. The account ends with the meeting between Trump and Putin in Helsinki on July 16, 2018. Extensive back matter, including a timeline, information about key players, and ample endnotes, demonstrate the meticulous research that went into this timely, informative, and damning account, a must-read for teens interested in current U.S. politics. ©2019 Cooperative Children’s Book Center
CCBC Age Recommendation: Age 13 and older
Age Range:
Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-13)
Grades 9-12 (Age 14 and older)
Format:
Substantial Narrative Non-Fiction
Subjects:
Biography
History (Nonfiction)
Journalism and Media
Presidents
Publisher:
Feiwel and Friends
Publish Year: 2018
Pages: 416
ISBN: 9781250308030
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 973 Brockenbrough