Reviews

"A revealing and important book."--James M. Cannon, author of Time and Chance: Gerald Ford's Appointment with History"Should remain the standard work for some time to come. Greene's close, judicious examination will go far toward dispelling simplistic notions about a 'failed' administration. I found it riveting from start to finish."--Herbert S. Parmet, author of Richard Nixon and His America"This insightful study jettisons the caretaker/healer stereotype to plumb Ford's accomplishments and failures, his sound judgments and miscalculations. A rich portrait of an important period."--Louis Fisher, coeditor of the Encyclopedia of the American Presidency"An incisively critical account of an important period in twentieth century American history."--Bernard J. Firestone, coeditor of Gerald R. Ford and the Politics of Post-Watergate America

"Should generate new appreciation for a decent man with crushing public problems."--Washington Post Book World"Greene has afforded us a solid foundation on which to develop a thorough understanding of the Ford presidency."--Michigan Historical Review"This is a balanced study of a troubled time and a welcome addition to the growing field of presidential history."--Illinois Historical Journal"Greene has written a fair and thoughtful study of the Ford administration."--Reviews in American History"Greene provides a useful, accessible insight into the major issues of the time, notable foreign policy, including the fall of Saigon, the tragedy of Cambodia, the 'Mayaquez' incident and Ford's attempts to pursue the Nixon legacy of detente."--American Politics Review"Green's serious treatment of a presidency that still has its problems being taken seriously . . . is an indispensable guide and goad to further research."--H-Net Reviews"The book lays out the major events of the Ford administration honestly and concisely."--Journal of American History"A fine book."--American Historical Review

"A revealing and important book."--James M. Cannon, author of Time and Chance: Gerald Ford's Appointment with History"Should remain the standard work for some time to come. Greene's close, judicious examination will go far toward dispelling simplistic notions about a 'failed' administration. I found it riveting from start to finish."--Herbert S. Parmet, author of Richard Nixon and His America"This insightful study jettisons the caretaker/healer stereotype to plumb Ford's accomplishments and failures, his sound judgments and miscalculations. A rich portrait of an important period."--Louis Fisher, coeditor of the Encyclopedia of the American Presidency"An incisively critical account of an important period in twentieth century American history."--Bernard J. Firestone, coeditor of Gerald R. Ford and the Politics of Post-Watergate America
"Should generate new appreciation for a decent man with crushing public problems."--Washington Post Book World"Greene has afforded us a solid foundation on which to develop a thorough understanding of the Ford presidency."--Michigan Historical Review"This is a balanced study of a troubled time and a welcome addition to the growing field of presidential history."--Illinois Historical Journal"Greene has written a fair and thoughtful study of the Ford administration."--Reviews in American History"Greene provides a useful, accessible insight into the major issues of the time, notable foreign policy, including the fall of Saigon, the tragedy of Cambodia, the 'Mayaquez' incident and Ford's attempts to pursue the Nixon legacy of detente."--American Politics Review"Green's serious treatment of a presidency that still has its problems being taken seriously . . . is an indispensable guide and goad to further research."--H-Net Reviews"The book lays out the major events of the Ford administration honestly and concisely."--Journal of American History"A fine book."--American Historical Review