-
-
About
UnderratedReads is devoted to discovering underrated books and under-represented authors. We highlight hidden gems from around the world–honest reviews only, never pay-to-play.
Tag Archives: President
On Heroism: McCain, Milley, Mattis, and the Cowardice of Donald Trump – Jeffrey Goldberg
(Reviewed by JD Jung) Why do so many politicians and public servants continue to support a man who has little regard for the military, no regard for the Constitution, and holds dictators in such high regard? Jeffrey Goldberg, Editor in … Continue reading
Posted in American Politics, History, Non-fiction, Politics and Social Justice, Reviewers' Top Picks, Social Justice
Tagged military, political history, President, Trump
Comments Off on On Heroism: McCain, Milley, Mattis, and the Cowardice of Donald Trump – Jeffrey Goldberg
Unlocking Your Inner Zelensky: Lessons We Can All Learn from an Unexpected Leader – Jessie Asya Kanzer
Reviewed by JD Jung) #CommissionsEarned As a great admirer of the Ukrainian president, I was intrigued when I discovered the book, Unlocking Your Inner Zelensky: Lessons We Can All Learn from an Unexpected Leader. I didn’t know what to expect … Continue reading
Posted in Non-fiction, Your Best Self
Tagged ethics, identity, President, truth, Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky
Comments Off on Unlocking Your Inner Zelensky: Lessons We Can All Learn from an Unexpected Leader – Jessie Asya Kanzer
A Short History of Presidential Election Crises: (And How to Prevent the Next One)- Alan Hirsch
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “The health of any democracy, no matter what its type of status, depends on a small technical detail: the conduct of elections.” – Spanish philosopher José Ortega y Gasset. Unfortunately, the United States electoral system has … Continue reading
Posted in American Politics, History, Politics and Social Justice
Tagged American History, elections, Electoral college, President
Comments Off on A Short History of Presidential Election Crises: (And How to Prevent the Next One)- Alan Hirsch
Former First Lady – Ebony Edwards-Ellis
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Barry and I were the anti-Obamas” “That means that I have the dubious honor of being the first First Lady to leave her husband after he left office. And all the mail I got after I … Continue reading
Posted in Modern Literary Fiction
Tagged First Lady, President, women's fiction
Comments Off on Former First Lady – Ebony Edwards-Ellis