The Bully Pulpit (book)
Author | Doris Kearns Goodwin |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Published | November 5, 2013 by Simon & Schuster |
The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism is a 909-page historical nonfiction book written by Doris Kearns Goodwin that was published by Simon & Schuster in November 2013.[1] The book covers the progressive period that transformed the United States at the turn of the century, and centers on Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft as key players along with their wives, Edith Roosevelt and Nellie Taft. In parallel, it chronicles the activities of a group of writers working for McClure's Magazine, such as Ida Tarbell and Lincoln Steffens, who helped influence public opinion with their investigative journalism focusing on the increasing power of "trusts" and their associated abuses of power. The book also describes a perception of America that is different from our modern day perception.[2][3][4]
Reception[]
The Bully Pulpit received starred reviews from Booklist,[5][6] Publishers Weekly,[7] and Kirkus Reviews.[8] Bill Gates named the book to his 2014 Summer Reading List.[9] It also received the following accolades:
- Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction (2014)[10][11]
- Booklist Editors' Choice: Adult Books (2013)[12]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "About the book". Simon and Schuster. 2020. ISBN 9781416547860. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ Keller, Bill (November 14, 2013). "Heroes and Crusaders". The New York Times. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ Richardson, Heather Cox (November 8, 2013). "Book review". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ Gordon, John Steele (November 1, 2013). "Book review". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ Freeman, Jay (November 15, 2013). "The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism". Booklist. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Moores, Alan (January 1, 2014). "The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism". Booklist. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Amanda, Urban (2013-11-18). "Nonfiction Book Review: The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism by Doris Kearns Goodwin". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism". Kirkus Reviews. 2013-10-20. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Gates, Bill (2014-07-13). "6 books I'd recommend". Gates Notes. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ^ "Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction: 2014". Booklist. June 30, 2014. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "2014 Winners". Reference & User Services Association (RUSA). 2020-10-20. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Booklist Editors' Choice: Adult Books, 2013". Booklist. January 1, 2014. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
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External links[]
Further reading[]
- McIntyre, Doug. "Bully Pulpit" breathes life into Progressive Era of Teddy Roosevelt, William Howard Taft. Los Angeles Daily News.
- The Bully Pulpit. C-SPAN interview. Online video. August 30, 2014.
- 2013 non-fiction books
- Books by Doris Kearns Goodwin
- History books about the United States
- History books about the 20th century
- Progressive Era in the United States
- Theodore Roosevelt
- William Howard Taft