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Means of Ascent

The Years of Lyndon Johnson

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Means of Ascent

De: Robert A. Caro
Narrado por: Grover Gardner
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Robert A. Caro's life of Lyndon Johnson, which began with the greatly acclaimed The Path to Power, also winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award, continues - one of the richest, most intensive, and most revealing examinations ever undertaken of an American President. In Means of Ascent, the Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer/historian, chronicler also of Robert Moses in The Power Broker, carries Johnson through his service in World War II and the foundation of his long-concealed fortune and the facts behind the myths he created about it. But the explosive heart of the book is Caro's revelation of the true story of the fiercely contested 1948 senatorial election, for 40 years shrouded in rumor, which Johnson had to win or face certain political death, and which he did win -- by "the 87 votes that changed history."

Caro makes us witness to a momentous turning point in American politics: the tragic last stand of the old politics versus the new - the politics of issue versus the politics of image, mass manipulation, money and electronic dazzle.

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Meticulous Historical Research • Compelling Political Narrative • Masterful Storytelling • Thorough Biographical Detail
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This is an absolutely fascinating book and an amazing demonstration of how good it can be when world class research and top notch writing come together. Add in Grover Gardner, one of my favorite readers and you have a great, great story.

Any additional comments?

My only criticism is that there is far too much overlap between this book and the previous book in the series the Path to Power. Both are very worthy books on their own, but it felt like perhaps 20% of this book was directly copied from the Path to Power. Same stories, same wording. It seems as though Robert Caro literally copied and pasted big sections into the 2nd book. Still very worthwhile, but large sections become tedious in this regard.

Now I am rather afraid to listen to the first volume of Master of the Senate in case Caro continues to plagiarize himself! (But I will anyway)

Both Fascinating and Tedious

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Would you consider the audio edition of Means of Ascent to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the print version yet. I want audible to provide files like indices, table of contents, and illustrations, perhaps even a companion i or e book even if you must charge a little extra.

Who was your favorite character and why?

LBJ

Have you listened to any of Grover Gardner’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

NO - too long and so good and thorough it would be too much

Any additional comments?

A valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of LBJ's time as well as the backstory on the man himself. Deeply comprehensive yet very well organized.

LBJ - how he got that way

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What made the experience of listening to Means of Ascent the most enjoyable?

I laughed at his adequate description of the Hill Country because I grew up in said Hill Country on a dairy farm which became a cattle farm when the state requirements increased beyond my father's finances. On his death, it was found that my father's highest income was when he worked for the county road maintenance, the annual amount was $3000. Johnson brought our family electrical power, but my father discussed his questionable activities politically, i.e. Duval County. I thought LBJ was a hero until Vietnam.

What other book might you compare Means of Ascent to and why?

This book, in its thoroughness, cannot be compared to any other biographical work I have ever read or heard about. It is fascinating!

Which character – as performed by Grover Gardner – was your favorite?

All.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, but in Book 1 it is 20 hours!

Any additional comments?

I look forward to all of the series and the as yet unpublished one.

Grew Up in the Hill Country

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u have to listen to this book to realize how crooked politics could be and how corrupt it was. great book to buy

mindboggling book on crooked politics

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Loved it! Incredible detail! Caro once again detailed the complicated history of a complicated man.

Caro Does It Again

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Caro is the second best historical writer I've ever read. Given that the first is Shelby Foote, that's as high praise as I can give!

A tremendous storyteller!

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wonderful book one of the best authors I've ever read can't wait for the remaining volume

great book

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It’s so perfect in so many ways, a short review can’t do it justice.

My main takeaway this time was just how important it is to be a good person. I cried a lot during at least three chapters.

Even better than the first volume!!

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This book is one of many parts of Caro's epic biographical sketch of LBJ, this time, focusing mostly on the 1948 Senate race. Johnson's numerous campaign innovations were on display – his helicopter, which allowed him to criss-cross the state, radio advertising, and vote-stuffing. Despite all that, he couldn't (really) beat Coke Stevenson. Learning about LBJ's opponent was well-worth the listen.

Learning about Coke Stevenson was worth the listen

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Robert A. Caro is truly a master of his craft. Those of us appreciate the study of leadership and leaders are in his debt.

Master of the Biography

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