Man of the People

Beschreibung

A captivating look at one of America's most prominent andfascinating public figures
Bestselling author, war hero, presidential candidate, champion ofthe most politically sticky issue to rock Washington sinceWatergate-campaign finance reform- there may be no better knownsenator than John McCain. From Democrats to Republicans, manyAmericans relate to John McCain's straight-talking form ofpolitics.
In Man of the People: The Life of John McCain, political journalistPaul Alexander offers the only objective, in-depth account of thisremarkable politician's journey-from Naval Academy student toPresidential hopeful. Readers will follow McCain from his rich Navyroots through his twenty-one year tour in the Navy, and then beholdas he evolves into one of our country's most distinguished yetcontroversial political leaders. With insider access, Alexanderflushes out the personal history to present a candid portrait ofthe political evolution of McCain. From the WWII hero grandfatherwho aggressively helped destroy the Japanese military machine toMcCain's growth from Navy plebe to Reagan foot soldier, Alexanderuncovers what makes McCain tick, how he evolved into a politicianwith a cause that has endeared him to Democrats and antagonized theRepublican party leadership.
Political insider, radio talk show host, and well-known journalistPaul Alexander followed McCain from the Presidential campaign trailto stumping for campaign finance reform. McCain's life is not onlythe story of the most compelling politician since Ronald Reagan butalso the history of the transformation of American politics overthe last thirty years. Through McCain's personal history-fromVietnam veteran to Reagan go-to guy to a key figure in the KeatingS&L crisis to military campaign critic, Alexander pulls backthe public curtain to reveal the private man. In doing so, heexposes military machinations, Vietnam controversy, POW torture,mental depression, and political intrigue. John McCain continues topush the political system, thus capturing the attention of theAmerican public. The straightforward, no-nonsense style that hasbecome his hallmark shines through every page of this tellingbiography.