A philosopher once said, "we can see the future better if we were on the shoulders of giants." We are not the first to walk this planet, and we can learn from past legends to plan a more successful future.
Here is a list of popular biographies that have something for me.
First Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin - Few people have succeeded throughout history in many areas. This printer writer-inventor-scientist-philosopher and a statesman who takes us on aunforgettable tour with his early struggles and eventual success.
According to Davy Crockett: its history - is another autobiography of a legendary pioneer, written only two years before his death. Its growth and Outlook parallels that of many researchers of the 19th Century America.
Third Mark Twain by Ron Powers - The latest work is my favorite on the life of Samuel L. Clemens, perhaps America's best writers. Twain pounds to live and to sell nearly 100 years after hisDeath.
Fourth Lincoln by David Herbert Donald - There are many books on the famous 16h President, and this is great.
Fifth No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The home front in World War II by Doris Kearns Goodwin.
Sixth Truman by David McCullough - This incredible story of Harry Truman - a vice-president suddenly asked to assume the presidency only 12 weeks after FDR began his fourth term - describes the life of a good man, some from 20 Centurykey decisions.
Seventh Dale Carnegie wrote: The Man Who Influenced Millions by Giles Kemp - Mr. Carnegie is one of the best-selling books of all time: How to Win Friends and. This book tells the story of a writer who has influenced thousands of people in many industries.
Eisenhower by Stephen E. 8th Ambrose - This is a great book on the Allied supreme commander during the Second World War and the American president in 1950.
The ninth Wild Blue: the men and boysWho flew the B-24s in Germany by Stephen E. Ambrose - This book vividly describes the war years of 1972 presidential candidates George McGovern and his courageous crew. It takes care of other fliers as the honor of flying.
What does the 10th Every American should know American history by Alan Axelrod and Charles Phillips - This book is a fascinating look at "200 events that shaped the nation."
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