Unpresidented, Martha Brockenbrough
Unpresidented, Martha Brockenbrough
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Unpresidented
A Biography of Donald Trump

Author: Martha Brockenbrough

Narrator: Chris Ciulla, Martha Brockenbrough

Unabridged: 8 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/04/2018

Synopsis

This program includes an introduction read by the author.

A riveting, meticulously researched, and provocative biography of Donald J. Trump from the author of Alexander Hamilton, Revolutionary.

Born into a family of privilege and wealth, he was sent to military school at the age of 13. After an unremarkable academic career, he joined the family business in real estate and built his fortune. His personal brand: sex, money and power. From no-holds-barred reality TV star to unlikely candidate, Donald J. Trump rose to the highest political office: President of the United States of America.

Learn fascinating details about his personal history, including:

-Why Trump’s grandfather left Germany and immigrated to America
-Why Woodie Guthrie wrote a song criticizing Trump’s father
-How Trump’s romance with Ivana began—and ended
-When Trump first declared his interest in running for President

Discover the incredible true story of America’s 45th President: his questionable political and personal conduct, and his unprecedented rise to power.

About Martha Brockenbrough

Martha Brockenbrough draws on her diverse experience in journalism, research, nonfiction, and literary teen fiction to bring Alexander Hamilton to life in Alexander Hamilton, Revolutionary. A powerful storyteller and narrative voice, Brockenbrough is also the author of the critically acclaimed YA novels The Game of Love and Death and Devine Intervention. She enjoys reading Hamilton's original correspondence, playing board games, and spending time with her family. She lives in Seattle, Washington.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Debbie on December 02, 2018

Anybody who has followed the news about the current president of the US knows that he's said a great many racist and sexist things. Brockenbrough doesn't shy away from any of that. I'm glad it is all here, documented, for young adults (the book is marketed for kids from age 12-17). I'm also glad tha......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on January 11, 2019

Should be required reading not matter which side of the political spectrum you fall on. Brockenbrough lays out, neatly and concisely, Trump's story from his grandparents down to the late summer of 2018, when it had to stop so the book could be printed. Copious endnotes and bibliography show how meti......more

Goodreads review by Christina on December 05, 2018

The first thing I did when I opened this book is flip to the back. I was interested to see what kind of research the author did. I found 52 pages contains over a thousand endnote sources plus a full and lengthy biography. Wow - now that is a thoroughly and carefully researched book. This is a full a......more

Goodreads review by Christy on January 22, 2019

Yesterday, I finished a thriller than featured a serial killer, gruesome details about torture and murder...and yet this factual recount of Tr*mp’s use of racism, sexism, and classism to come to power made me more sick. Martha has done a beautiful thing with this book and I hope every young adult li......more

Quotes

Praise for Alexander Hamilton, Revolutionary:

"A highly enjoyable, well-researched biography of Alexander Hamilton that both applauds his significant accomplishments and highlights his flaws." —School Library Journal, starred review

"Brockenbrough’s ambitious and impressively researched project gives equal weight to Alexander Hamilton’s personal and professional lives and to the history of the founding and early years of the United States." —Publishers Weekly

"The musical Hamilton has unleashed a crop of young Hamiltonians on the world, but where are they to go if they’re looking for some biographical expansion without tackling Ron Chernow’s adult work? Brockenbrough . . . comes to the rescue with this lively and affectionate treatment of the subject." —The Bulletin

"Hamilton’s life is an inspiration, a fact that Brockenbrough captures nicely in a well-written biography . . . Expect wide reader interest." —Booklist

"Brockenbrough takes the reader on a chronological journey through his life using biographical research to present a well-rounded account that explores his strengths and flaws. Interested readers will find this depth satisfying" —VOYA


Praise for The Game of Love and Death:

"Haunting and masterfully orchestrated." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Inventive and affecting." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Breathtaking prose." —Booklist, starred review


Praise for Divine Intervention:

"Frequently hysterical . . . devastatingly honest writing that surprises with its occasional beauty and hits home with the keenness of its insight." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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