Books like No Ordinary Time by Doris Kearns Goodwin

A compelling overview of American history through the eyes and experiences of its women, workers, African Americans, Native Americans, immigrants, and the working poor.

A concise biography that follows Lyndon B. Johnson from his upbringing in Texas to his ascension to the U.S. presidency, illuminating the pivotal moments of his political career.

A definitive biography that charts Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s rise from polio‑afflicted statesman to transformative president, blending extensive primary sources with intimate portraits of the women who shaped his life and mind.

Story of her life after April, 1945 - her family, friends, campaign work, service in humanitarian and international causes. Includes photographs, anecdotes, personal assessments, and describes in intimate detail the problems she had to solve after her husband's death.

In this culmination of five decades of acclaimed studies in presidential history, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin offers an illuminating exploration into the early development, growth, and exercise of leadership. Are leaders born or made? Where does ambition come from? How does adversity affect the growth of leadership? Does the man make the times or do the times make the man? In Leadership in Turbulent Times, Goodwin draws upon four of the presidents she has studied most closely—Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson (in civil rights)—to show how they first recognized leadership qualities within themselves, and were recognized by others as leaders. No common pattern describes the trajectory of leadership. Although set apart in background, abilities, and temperament, these men shared a fierce ambition and a deep-seated resilience that enabled them to surmount uncommon adversity. At their best, all four were guided by a sense of moral purpose. At moments of great challenge, they were able to summon their talents to enlarge the opportunities and lives of others. This seminal work provides an accessible and essential road map for aspiring and established leaders in every field. In today’s polarized world, these stories of authentic leadership in times of apprehension and fracture take on a singular urgency. ([source][1]) [1]: https://doriskearnsgoodwin.com/books/

Through the eyes of the White House’s household staff, The Residence offers an intimate, day‑by‑day portrait of life inside Florida Avenue, revealing the daily routines, hidden alliances, and quiet dramas that shape America’s First Families.