Review of Trump-a-Lincoln-a-Lago
Posted: 18 Oct 2021, 08:07
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Trump-a-Lincoln-a-Lago" by Brian Josepher.]
Barely a full year out of office, Donald Trump remains quite the divisive personality. Many things have been said and written about him, but none quite like this. His utterances and actions have become the subjects of some very long editorial pieces. He polarized a nation on so many levels; it is tough to put the finger on one major reason why this is the case. Trump-a-Lincoln-a-Lago should not be mistaken for another one of those random books about the man. Brian Josepher takes an entirely different trajectory to analyze Mr. Trump. He compares Trump to one of America's most popular past presidents, Abraham Lincoln. The author creates a context which many readers will be keen to investigate.
The author's use of official historical documentation gives one a very intimate feel to the man all Americans attribute to putting an end to the slave culture in the United States of America. The author's bicycle rides through the theatres of battle that made up the American civil war. He puts a whole new meaning to the term "walking in the shoes of those who have gone before you."
The presidential invitation, the golf matches with Mr. Trump, and even the dining sessions with the president and members of his extended family give the book a realistic feel. At the end of every chapter, I remind myself that this is faux history and not the real deal. Brian Josepher puts together this story like I haven't seen before. He incorporates vital pieces of history into his book so smoothly that it is a pure joy to read. Using the civil war as a reference point for President Lincoln is a masterstroke in itself. The attempt to analyze the minds of these men and find links between them and the decisions they took is impressive. When you read this book, don't be surprised if you find yourself developing a sympathetic view towards these great men. Their struggles are practically laid bare for all to see.
The constant flow of Jewish language in the background of the conversations is fascinating. The author does a lovely job of translating the words and using other Jewish texts as references. I love the way the author juxtaposes incidents in present-day America to those of the antebellum period. It gives the reader the impression that they are experiencing both past and present at the same time.
Historians will enjoy reading this book and the angles from which it plays out popular history. There are enough contentious talking points within it to keep them busy throughout the book. Brian Josepher delivers an impressive piece of work, of which I have no issues. However, there are a few errors but not enough to discredit the editing. Therefore, I rate Trump-a-Lincoln-a-Lago 4 out of 4 stars.
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Barely a full year out of office, Donald Trump remains quite the divisive personality. Many things have been said and written about him, but none quite like this. His utterances and actions have become the subjects of some very long editorial pieces. He polarized a nation on so many levels; it is tough to put the finger on one major reason why this is the case. Trump-a-Lincoln-a-Lago should not be mistaken for another one of those random books about the man. Brian Josepher takes an entirely different trajectory to analyze Mr. Trump. He compares Trump to one of America's most popular past presidents, Abraham Lincoln. The author creates a context which many readers will be keen to investigate.
The author's use of official historical documentation gives one a very intimate feel to the man all Americans attribute to putting an end to the slave culture in the United States of America. The author's bicycle rides through the theatres of battle that made up the American civil war. He puts a whole new meaning to the term "walking in the shoes of those who have gone before you."
The presidential invitation, the golf matches with Mr. Trump, and even the dining sessions with the president and members of his extended family give the book a realistic feel. At the end of every chapter, I remind myself that this is faux history and not the real deal. Brian Josepher puts together this story like I haven't seen before. He incorporates vital pieces of history into his book so smoothly that it is a pure joy to read. Using the civil war as a reference point for President Lincoln is a masterstroke in itself. The attempt to analyze the minds of these men and find links between them and the decisions they took is impressive. When you read this book, don't be surprised if you find yourself developing a sympathetic view towards these great men. Their struggles are practically laid bare for all to see.
The constant flow of Jewish language in the background of the conversations is fascinating. The author does a lovely job of translating the words and using other Jewish texts as references. I love the way the author juxtaposes incidents in present-day America to those of the antebellum period. It gives the reader the impression that they are experiencing both past and present at the same time.
Historians will enjoy reading this book and the angles from which it plays out popular history. There are enough contentious talking points within it to keep them busy throughout the book. Brian Josepher delivers an impressive piece of work, of which I have no issues. However, there are a few errors but not enough to discredit the editing. Therefore, I rate Trump-a-Lincoln-a-Lago 4 out of 4 stars.
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