Imperfect Presidents: Tales of Misadventure and Triumph

An illuminating history of twelve great American presidents and their biggest mistakes.

When people make bad decisions, odd remarks, and just plain silly mistakes, the results are sure to haunt them. But when these things happen to the president of the United States, they can change the course of history.

In this clever portrait of the American presidency, Jim Cullen takes twelve presidents down from their pedestals by examining key missteps in their careers—and how they transcended them. Exa...