Baptism by Fire: Eight Presidents Who Took Office in Times of Crisis

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 First Edition, Second Printing 2009. Published by Thomas Dunne Books, an imprint of St. Martin's Press. Americans have long been defined by how they face adversity. This is perhaps nowhere more evident than in how the nation’s chief executive has tackled myriad issues upon entering the White House. The ways that U.S. presidents handle the vast responsibilities of the Oval Office determine the fate of the nation---and, in many cases, the fate of the world. More »