(OPTIONAL) Students can opt out of doing the Big Project and one of the Mini-Projects by reading an "Alternate Book" picked from Dr. Hartnell's approved list, which is found below. Students must complete the coordinating book review (which can be found by CLICKING HERE) in order to receive credit.
Students should type their book review in a Google/Word Doc and send it to Dr. Hartnell's school e-mail ([email protected]).
This "Alternate Book" counts for 125 points. An additional 25 points comes from the one Mini-Project that students will still need to complete.
Students should type their book review in a Google/Word Doc and send it to Dr. Hartnell's school e-mail ([email protected]).
This "Alternate Book" counts for 125 points. An additional 25 points comes from the one Mini-Project that students will still need to complete.
APPROVED BOOK LIST
(summaries adapted from Amazon)
"41: A Portrait of My Father" (2014, George W. Bush, 294 pgs.)
Never before has a President told the story of his father, another President. A unique biography, the book covers the scope of President H. W. Bush's life as told by his son.
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Never before has a President told the story of his father, another President. A unique biography, the book covers the scope of President H. W. Bush's life as told by his son.
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"An American Life" (2011, Ronald Reagan, 752 pgs.)
Ronald Reagan tells of his career in Hollywood, his time as the Governor of California, and the decisions he faced as the 40th U.S. President.
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Ronald Reagan tells of his career in Hollywood, his time as the Governor of California, and the decisions he faced as the 40th U.S. President.
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"The Audacity of Hope" (2006, Barack Obama, 276 pgs.)
Lucid in his vision of America's place in the world, refreshingly candid about his family and time in the Senate, Barack Obama sets out his political ideas in this autobiography.
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Lucid in his vision of America's place in the world, refreshingly candid about his family and time in the Senate, Barack Obama sets out his political ideas in this autobiography.
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"Barbara Bush: A Memoir" (1994, Barbara Bush, 587 pgs.)
Barbara Bush endures as one of America's most popular First Ladies. In this fascinating memoir, Mrs. Bush offers a heartfelt portrait of her life in and out of the White House.
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Barbara Bush endures as one of America's most popular First Ladies. In this fascinating memoir, Mrs. Bush offers a heartfelt portrait of her life in and out of the White House.
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"Becoming" (2018, Michelle Obama, 448 pgs.)
Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive White House in history.
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Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive White House in history.
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"Decision Points" (2010, George W. Bush, 497 pgs.)
In this candid account, George W. Bush describes the critical decisions that shaped his Presidency and takes the reader behind the scenes at the White House.
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In this candid account, George W. Bush describes the critical decisions that shaped his Presidency and takes the reader behind the scenes at the White House.
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"A Full Life: Reflections at 90" (2015, Jimmy Carter, 421 pgs.)
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President and Nobel Peace Prize winner, reflects on his full and happy life with pride, humor... and a few second thoughts.
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Jimmy Carter, the 39th President and Nobel Peace Prize winner, reflects on his full and happy life with pride, humor... and a few second thoughts.
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"First Lady From Plains" (1984, Rosalynn Carter, 370 pgs.)
Rosalynn Carter, the former First Lady, discusses her small-town childhood, her life as a wife and mother, her role in the family business, and her years near the center of power.
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Rosalynn Carter, the former First Lady, discusses her small-town childhood, her life as a wife and mother, her role in the family business, and her years near the center of power.
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"Great Again" (2016, Donald Trump, 208 pgs.)
In this book (previously published as Crippled America), Donald Trump lays out a blueprint for how to "Make America Great Again".
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In this book (previously published as Crippled America), Donald Trump lays out a blueprint for how to "Make America Great Again".
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"Hard Choices: A Memoir" (2014, Hillary Clinton, 656 pgs.)
Hillary Clinton provides an inside account of the crises, choices, and challenges she faced during her four years as America's 67th Secretary of State.
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Hillary Clinton provides an inside account of the crises, choices, and challenges she faced during her four years as America's 67th Secretary of State.
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"My Life" (2004, Bill Clinton, 1,008 pgs.)
In this candid portrait, Bill Clinton discusses how he devoted his intellectual and political gifts, as well as his extraordinary capacity for hard work, to serving the public.
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In this candid portrait, Bill Clinton discusses how he devoted his intellectual and political gifts, as well as his extraordinary capacity for hard work, to serving the public.
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"My Turn" (1989, Nancy Reagan, 432 pgs.)
The former First Lady Nancy Reagan discusses her life, her shaky relationship with her children, her husband's involvement in the Iran-Contra Affair, and her bout with cancer.
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The former First Lady Nancy Reagan discusses her life, her shaky relationship with her children, her husband's involvement in the Iran-Contra Affair, and her bout with cancer.
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"Promises to Keep" (2008, Joe Biden, 400 pgs.)
Joe Biden has participated in a momentous epoch of American History. He reveals what these experiences taught him about himself, his colleagues, and the institutions of government.
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Joe Biden has participated in a momentous epoch of American History. He reveals what these experiences taught him about himself, his colleagues, and the institutions of government.
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"The Untold Story" (1986, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, 480 pgs.)
This portrait, written by the Nixon's youngest daughter, follows the former First Lady Pat Nixon, from her birth in a boom-town mining shack to the White House.
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This portrait, written by the Nixon's youngest daughter, follows the former First Lady Pat Nixon, from her birth in a boom-town mining shack to the White House.
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"RN: The Memoirs" (1978, Richard Nixon, 1,120 pgs.)
Richard Nixon provides an intensely personal examination of his life and reveals his beliefs, doubts, and behind-the-scenes decisions, including choosing to resign the Presidency.
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Richard Nixon provides an intensely personal examination of his life and reveals his beliefs, doubts, and behind-the-scenes decisions, including choosing to resign the Presidency.
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"Spoken From the Heart" (2010, Laura Bush, 464 pgs.)
In this brave, beautiful, and deeply personal memoir, Laura Bush, one of our most beloved and private First Ladies, tells her own extraordinary story.
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In this brave, beautiful, and deeply personal memoir, Laura Bush, one of our most beloved and private First Ladies, tells her own extraordinary story.
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"A Time to Heal" (1979, Gerald Ford, 454 pgs.)
In this intimate self-portrait, Gerald Ford speaks candidly about his private life, political battles in Congress, and attempts to reunite a nation fragmented by Watergate.
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In this intimate self-portrait, Gerald Ford speaks candidly about his private life, political battles in Congress, and attempts to reunite a nation fragmented by Watergate.
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"The Times of My Life" (1978, Betty Ford, 305 pgs.)
The former First Lady Betty Ford candidly describes her life, her unhappy first marriage, her marriage with Gerald Ford, their independent children, and her battle with cancer.
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The former First Lady Betty Ford candidly describes her life, her unhappy first marriage, her marriage with Gerald Ford, their independent children, and her battle with cancer.
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"The Truths We Hold" (2020, Kamala Harris, 336 pgs.)
Prior to becoming Vice President, Kamala Harris discusses crisis management and leadership during challenging times by drawing on wisdom and insight from her own career.
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Prior to becoming Vice President, Kamala Harris discusses crisis management and leadership during challenging times by drawing on wisdom and insight from her own career.
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