Joe Biden
A Life of Trial and Redemption
New York : HarperLuxe, [2010]
Format: Large Print
Edition: First HarperLuxe edition.
Description: xi, 813 pages (large print), 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Distinguished political columnist and veteran Washington correspondent Jules Witcover brings us an honest, meticulously researched, and up-to-date biography of one of America's boldest vice presidents: Joe Biden. A fascinating portrait of an outspoken man of courage and strength who rose up from working class roots and has persevered over numerous personal and professional setbacks, Joe Biden is a classic political Cinderella story that gives readers a close-up look at this sometimes explosive and controversial politician and his role in the Obama White House.
Contents:
Scranton -- Wilmington -- Building a dream -- The making of a politician -- David and Goliath -- The dream shattered -- A fresh start -- Finding himself, and Jill -- Civil rights and Jimmy Carter, and reelection -- Moving on to the national stage -- Joe Biden for president -- A judicial intrusion -- Debacle in Iowa -- Concentrating on Bork -- A costly victory -- Down but not out -- Holding out for peace -- Clarence and Anita -- In search of truth and fairness -- Cozy corporate capital of America -- Fighting crime and abuse of power -- Senate globe-trotter -- Wars of necessity and choice -- Reassessing a quagmire -- Biden for president again -- A questionable prize -- An offer he couldn't refuse -- Vice President Biden.
Subjects:
Biden, Joseph R., Jr.
United States. Congress. Senate -- Biography.
Vice-Presidents -- United States -- Biography.
Legislators -- United States -- Biography.
Large type books.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1945-1989.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1989-1993.
Biden, Joseph R., Jr.
United States. Congress. Senate -- Biography.
Vice-Presidents -- United States -- Biography.
Legislators -- United States -- Biography.
Large type books.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1945-1989.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1989-1993.
ISBN:
9780062002181 (lg. print : pbk.)
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
LP BIOGRAPHY Biden, Joe | Main (Downtown) | Second Level, Large Print Biography | In |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [807]-813) and index.