Product Description: Why have there been so many books about first ladies and so few about the mothers and fathers of our presidents? Many of us, for better or worse, are shaped by our early life. Heads of state are no exception. In this compact and compelling narrative of truly popular history, Gullan offers insights into the early influences that helped shape our presidents, shedding light into a much neglected corner of history...read more

Product Description: A veteran political observer's take on the critical Pat Toomey-Joe Sestak Senate race of 2010

Examines the influence of the fathers of America's presidents on their lives, careers, and presidencies, from Augustine Washington, father of George Washington, to George H.W. Bush, father of George W. Bush. (view table of contents)

Product Description: Faith of Our Mothers tells the remarkable stories of the mothers of our nation's presidents and of their influence on their sons. Presidential scholar Harold Gullan explores these engaging persons in chronological order, examining the lives and formative roles played by America's forty-three first mothers...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Examines the presidential race between Dewey and Truman, and explains why Truman's victory should not have been a surprise (view table of contents)