false 1148929 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084m/1148929.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084s/1148929.jpg First in His Class, this solidly researched portrait of Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore assumes readers' familiarity with his recent political activity. A scant 10 pages covers Gore's eight years as vice president, for instance; the rest concentrates instead on filling in the background. Maraniss and Ellen Nakashima both write for the Washington Post, which published portions of the book, and their journalistic experience shows in a readable narrative that smoothly integrates quotes from extensive interviews conducted with colleagues, friends, and the candidate himself. Persuasive detail and careful analysis thoroughly delineate Gore's personality: intelligent, competitive, driven to excel but not to please. Gore's oft-criticized stiffness and perceived coldness, the authors argue, come partly from a Southern formality inherited from his father, Albert Gore Sr., himself a staunch liberal whose bitter 1970 loss of his U.S. Senate seat convinced his son that it was wise not to get too far left of conservative Tennessee voters. Though a baby boomer, admitted former dope smoker, and firm environmentalist, Al Jr. emerges here as a natural moderate, comfortable working within the establishment. This conscientious chronicle of his life and career gives a good intimation of what kind of a president he'd be. --Wendy Smith ]]> 1148929 3 1136394 1 9 2000 The Prince of Tennessee: The Rise of Al Gore total:19|5:2|4:8|3:5|2:2|1:2| 19 63 26 2 27641 3.94 1045 219 74438 3.33 27 3 54962199 1248466 1148929 0743204115 9780743204118 2 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084m/1148929.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084s/1148929.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1148929.The_Prince_of_Tennessee_The_Rise_of_Al_Gore 3.32 19 First in His Class, this solidly researched portrait of Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore assumes readers' familiarity with his recent political activity. A scant 10 pages covers Gore's eight years as vice president, for instance; the rest concentrates instead on filling in the background. Maraniss and Ellen Nakashima both write for the Washington Post, which published portions of the book, and their journalistic experience shows in a readable narrative that smoothly integrates quotes from extensive interviews conducted with colleagues, friends, and the candidate himself. Persuasive detail and careful analysis thoroughly delineate Gore's personality: intelligent, competitive, driven to excel but not to please. Gore's oft-criticized stiffness and perceived coldness, the authors argue, come partly from a Southern formality inherited from his father, Albert Gore Sr., himself a staunch liberal whose bitter 1970 loss of his U.S. Senate seat convinced his son that it was wise not to get too far left of conservative Tennessee voters. Though a baby boomer, admitted former dope smoker, and firm environmentalist, Al Jr. emerges here as a natural moderate, comfortable working within the establishment. This conscientious chronicle of his life and career gives a good intimation of what kind of a president he'd be. --Wendy Smith ]]> 2000 4 0 false Fri May 15 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon May 04 18:11:16 -0700 2009 Fri May 22 09:54:12 -0700 2009 more...]]> 18637232 654541 1148929 0743204115 9780743204118 2 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084m/1148929.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084s/1148929.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1148929.The_Prince_of_Tennessee_The_Rise_of_Al_Gore 3.32 19 First in His Class, this solidly researched portrait of Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore assumes readers' familiarity with his recent political activity. A scant 10 pages covers Gore's eight years as vice president, for instance; the rest concentrates instead on filling in the background. Maraniss and Ellen Nakashima both write for the Washington Post, which published portions of the book, and their journalistic experience shows in a readable narrative that smoothly integrates quotes from extensive interviews conducted with colleagues, friends, and the candidate himself. Persuasive detail and careful analysis thoroughly delineate Gore's personality: intelligent, competitive, driven to excel but not to please. Gore's oft-criticized stiffness and perceived coldness, the authors argue, come partly from a Southern formality inherited from his father, Albert Gore Sr., himself a staunch liberal whose bitter 1970 loss of his U.S. Senate seat convinced his son that it was wise not to get too far left of conservative Tennessee voters. Though a baby boomer, admitted former dope smoker, and firm environmentalist, Al Jr. emerges here as a natural moderate, comfortable working within the establishment. This conscientious chronicle of his life and career gives a good intimation of what kind of a president he'd be. --Wendy Smith ]]> 2000 4 0 false Fri Sep 01 00:00:00 -0700 2000 Tue Mar 25 18:54:02 -0700 2008 Tue Mar 25 18:57:53 -0700 2008
His nomination acceptance speech in 2000 was inspiring and awakened me. I read this book right after.

The book is a decent accounting of Gore's life, but lacked in parts. I would be interested ...more...]]> 81049324 3044582 1148929 0743204115 9780743204118 2 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084m/1148929.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084s/1148929.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1148929.The_Prince_of_Tennessee_The_Rise_of_Al_Gore 3.32 19 First in His Class, this solidly researched portrait of Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore assumes readers' familiarity with his recent political activity. A scant 10 pages covers Gore's eight years as vice president, for instance; the rest concentrates instead on filling in the background. Maraniss and Ellen Nakashima both write for the Washington Post, which published portions of the book, and their journalistic experience shows in a readable narrative that smoothly integrates quotes from extensive interviews conducted with colleagues, friends, and the candidate himself. Persuasive detail and careful analysis thoroughly delineate Gore's personality: intelligent, competitive, driven to excel but not to please. Gore's oft-criticized stiffness and perceived coldness, the authors argue, come partly from a Southern formality inherited from his father, Albert Gore Sr., himself a staunch liberal whose bitter 1970 loss of his U.S. Senate seat convinced his son that it was wise not to get too far left of conservative Tennessee voters. Though a baby boomer, admitted former dope smoker, and firm environmentalist, Al Jr. emerges here as a natural moderate, comfortable working within the establishment. This conscientious chronicle of his life and career gives a good intimation of what kind of a president he'd be. --Wendy Smith ]]> 2000 5 0 false Mon Dec 14 21:28:22 -0800 2009 Mon Dec 14 21:28:25 -0800 2009 76985969 2918795 1148929 0743204115 9780743204118 2 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084m/1148929.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084s/1148929.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1148929.The_Prince_of_Tennessee_The_Rise_of_Al_Gore 3.32 19 First in His Class, this solidly researched portrait of Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore assumes readers' familiarity with his recent political activity. A scant 10 pages covers Gore's eight years as vice president, for instance; the rest concentrates instead on filling in the background. Maraniss and Ellen Nakashima both write for the Washington Post, which published portions of the book, and their journalistic experience shows in a readable narrative that smoothly integrates quotes from extensive interviews conducted with colleagues, friends, and the candidate himself. Persuasive detail and careful analysis thoroughly delineate Gore's personality: intelligent, competitive, driven to excel but not to please. Gore's oft-criticized stiffness and perceived coldness, the authors argue, come partly from a Southern formality inherited from his father, Albert Gore Sr., himself a staunch liberal whose bitter 1970 loss of his U.S. Senate seat convinced his son that it was wise not to get too far left of conservative Tennessee voters. Though a baby boomer, admitted former dope smoker, and firm environmentalist, Al Jr. emerges here as a natural moderate, comfortable working within the establishment. This conscientious chronicle of his life and career gives a good intimation of what kind of a president he'd be. --Wendy Smith ]]> 2000 1 0 false Sat Nov 07 01:07:28 -0800 2009 Sat Nov 07 01:07:28 -0800 2009 69447176 1290662 1148929 0743204115 9780743204118 2 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084m/1148929.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084s/1148929.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1148929.The_Prince_of_Tennessee_The_Rise_of_Al_Gore 3.32 19 First in His Class, this solidly researched portrait of Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore assumes readers' familiarity with his recent political activity. A scant 10 pages covers Gore's eight years as vice president, for instance; the rest concentrates instead on filling in the background. Maraniss and Ellen Nakashima both write for the Washington Post, which published portions of the book, and their journalistic experience shows in a readable narrative that smoothly integrates quotes from extensive interviews conducted with colleagues, friends, and the candidate himself. Persuasive detail and careful analysis thoroughly delineate Gore's personality: intelligent, competitive, driven to excel but not to please. Gore's oft-criticized stiffness and perceived coldness, the authors argue, come partly from a Southern formality inherited from his father, Albert Gore Sr., himself a staunch liberal whose bitter 1970 loss of his U.S. Senate seat convinced his son that it was wise not to get too far left of conservative Tennessee voters. Though a baby boomer, admitted former dope smoker, and firm environmentalist, Al Jr. emerges here as a natural moderate, comfortable working within the establishment. This conscientious chronicle of his life and career gives a good intimation of what kind of a president he'd be. --Wendy Smith ]]> 2000 3 0 false Sun Aug 30 10:36:04 -0700 2009 Sun Aug 30 10:36:04 -0700 2009 53880053 2254812 1148929 0743204115 9780743204118 2 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084m/1148929.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084s/1148929.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1148929.The_Prince_of_Tennessee_The_Rise_of_Al_Gore 3.32 19 First in His Class, this solidly researched portrait of Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore assumes readers' familiarity with his recent political activity. A scant 10 pages covers Gore's eight years as vice president, for instance; the rest concentrates instead on filling in the background. Maraniss and Ellen Nakashima both write for the Washington Post, which published portions of the book, and their journalistic experience shows in a readable narrative that smoothly integrates quotes from extensive interviews conducted with colleagues, friends, and the candidate himself. Persuasive detail and careful analysis thoroughly delineate Gore's personality: intelligent, competitive, driven to excel but not to please. Gore's oft-criticized stiffness and perceived coldness, the authors argue, come partly from a Southern formality inherited from his father, Albert Gore Sr., himself a staunch liberal whose bitter 1970 loss of his U.S. Senate seat convinced his son that it was wise not to get too far left of conservative Tennessee voters. Though a baby boomer, admitted former dope smoker, and firm environmentalist, Al Jr. emerges here as a natural moderate, comfortable working within the establishment. This conscientious chronicle of his life and career gives a good intimation of what kind of a president he'd be. --Wendy Smith ]]> 2000 3 0 false Fri Apr 24 19:29:31 -0700 2009 Fri Apr 24 19:29:31 -0700 2009 46011597 2017981 1148929 0743204115 9780743204118 2 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084m/1148929.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084s/1148929.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1148929.The_Prince_of_Tennessee_The_Rise_of_Al_Gore 3.32 19 First in His Class, this solidly researched portrait of Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore assumes readers' familiarity with his recent political activity. A scant 10 pages covers Gore's eight years as vice president, for instance; the rest concentrates instead on filling in the background. Maraniss and Ellen Nakashima both write for the Washington Post, which published portions of the book, and their journalistic experience shows in a readable narrative that smoothly integrates quotes from extensive interviews conducted with colleagues, friends, and the candidate himself. Persuasive detail and careful analysis thoroughly delineate Gore's personality: intelligent, competitive, driven to excel but not to please. Gore's oft-criticized stiffness and perceived coldness, the authors argue, come partly from a Southern formality inherited from his father, Albert Gore Sr., himself a staunch liberal whose bitter 1970 loss of his U.S. Senate seat convinced his son that it was wise not to get too far left of conservative Tennessee voters. Though a baby boomer, admitted former dope smoker, and firm environmentalist, Al Jr. emerges here as a natural moderate, comfortable working within the establishment. This conscientious chronicle of his life and career gives a good intimation of what kind of a president he'd be. --Wendy Smith ]]> 2000 0 0 false Tue Feb 10 23:23:02 -0800 2009 Tue Feb 10 23:23:02 -0800 2009 42341302 1882632 1148929 0743204115 9780743204118 2 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084m/1148929.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084s/1148929.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1148929.The_Prince_of_Tennessee_The_Rise_of_Al_Gore 3.32 19 First in His Class, this solidly researched portrait of Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore assumes readers' familiarity with his recent political activity. A scant 10 pages covers Gore's eight years as vice president, for instance; the rest concentrates instead on filling in the background. Maraniss and Ellen Nakashima both write for the Washington Post, which published portions of the book, and their journalistic experience shows in a readable narrative that smoothly integrates quotes from extensive interviews conducted with colleagues, friends, and the candidate himself. Persuasive detail and careful analysis thoroughly delineate Gore's personality: intelligent, competitive, driven to excel but not to please. Gore's oft-criticized stiffness and perceived coldness, the authors argue, come partly from a Southern formality inherited from his father, Albert Gore Sr., himself a staunch liberal whose bitter 1970 loss of his U.S. Senate seat convinced his son that it was wise not to get too far left of conservative Tennessee voters. Though a baby boomer, admitted former dope smoker, and firm environmentalist, Al Jr. emerges here as a natural moderate, comfortable working within the establishment. This conscientious chronicle of his life and career gives a good intimation of what kind of a president he'd be. --Wendy Smith ]]> 2000 3 0 false Thu Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2001 Thu Jan 08 07:18:35 -0800 2009 Thu Jan 08 07:32:39 -0800 2009 42210468 1104492 1148929 0743204115 9780743204118 2 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084m/1148929.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084s/1148929.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1148929.The_Prince_of_Tennessee_The_Rise_of_Al_Gore 3.32 19 First in His Class, this solidly researched portrait of Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore assumes readers' familiarity with his recent political activity. A scant 10 pages covers Gore's eight years as vice president, for instance; the rest concentrates instead on filling in the background. Maraniss and Ellen Nakashima both write for the Washington Post, which published portions of the book, and their journalistic experience shows in a readable narrative that smoothly integrates quotes from extensive interviews conducted with colleagues, friends, and the candidate himself. Persuasive detail and careful analysis thoroughly delineate Gore's personality: intelligent, competitive, driven to excel but not to please. Gore's oft-criticized stiffness and perceived coldness, the authors argue, come partly from a Southern formality inherited from his father, Albert Gore Sr., himself a staunch liberal whose bitter 1970 loss of his U.S. Senate seat convinced his son that it was wise not to get too far left of conservative Tennessee voters. Though a baby boomer, admitted former dope smoker, and firm environmentalist, Al Jr. emerges here as a natural moderate, comfortable working within the establishment. This conscientious chronicle of his life and career gives a good intimation of what kind of a president he'd be. --Wendy Smith ]]> 2000 5 0 false Wed Jan 07 07:54:09 -0800 2009 Wed Jan 07 07:54:09 -0800 2009 40870291 306829 1148929 0743204115 9780743204118 2 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084m/1148929.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084s/1148929.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1148929.The_Prince_of_Tennessee_The_Rise_of_Al_Gore 3.32 19 First in His Class, this solidly researched portrait of Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore assumes readers' familiarity with his recent political activity. A scant 10 pages covers Gore's eight years as vice president, for instance; the rest concentrates instead on filling in the background. Maraniss and Ellen Nakashima both write for the Washington Post, which published portions of the book, and their journalistic experience shows in a readable narrative that smoothly integrates quotes from extensive interviews conducted with colleagues, friends, and the candidate himself. Persuasive detail and careful analysis thoroughly delineate Gore's personality: intelligent, competitive, driven to excel but not to please. Gore's oft-criticized stiffness and perceived coldness, the authors argue, come partly from a Southern formality inherited from his father, Albert Gore Sr., himself a staunch liberal whose bitter 1970 loss of his U.S. Senate seat convinced his son that it was wise not to get too far left of conservative Tennessee voters. Though a baby boomer, admitted former dope smoker, and firm environmentalist, Al Jr. emerges here as a natural moderate, comfortable working within the establishment. This conscientious chronicle of his life and career gives a good intimation of what kind of a president he'd be. --Wendy Smith ]]> 2000 0 0 false Thu Dec 25 03:37:37 -0800 2008 Thu Dec 25 03:37:37 -0800 2008 32584865 129524 1148929 0743204115 9780743204118 2 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084m/1148929.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084s/1148929.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1148929.The_Prince_of_Tennessee_The_Rise_of_Al_Gore 3.32 19 First in His Class, this solidly researched portrait of Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore assumes readers' familiarity with his recent political activity. A scant 10 pages covers Gore's eight years as vice president, for instance; the rest concentrates instead on filling in the background. Maraniss and Ellen Nakashima both write for the Washington Post, which published portions of the book, and their journalistic experience shows in a readable narrative that smoothly integrates quotes from extensive interviews conducted with colleagues, friends, and the candidate himself. Persuasive detail and careful analysis thoroughly delineate Gore's personality: intelligent, competitive, driven to excel but not to please. Gore's oft-criticized stiffness and perceived coldness, the authors argue, come partly from a Southern formality inherited from his father, Albert Gore Sr., himself a staunch liberal whose bitter 1970 loss of his U.S. Senate seat convinced his son that it was wise not to get too far left of conservative Tennessee voters. Though a baby boomer, admitted former dope smoker, and firm environmentalist, Al Jr. emerges here as a natural moderate, comfortable working within the establishment. This conscientious chronicle of his life and career gives a good intimation of what kind of a president he'd be. --Wendy Smith ]]> 2000 0 0 false Wed Sep 10 23:45:03 -0700 2008 Wed Sep 10 23:45:03 -0700 2008 30590895 627371 1148929 0743204115 9780743204118 2 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084m/1148929.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084s/1148929.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1148929.The_Prince_of_Tennessee_The_Rise_of_Al_Gore 3.32 19 First in His Class, this solidly researched portrait of Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore assumes readers' familiarity with his recent political activity. A scant 10 pages covers Gore's eight years as vice president, for instance; the rest concentrates instead on filling in the background. Maraniss and Ellen Nakashima both write for the Washington Post, which published portions of the book, and their journalistic experience shows in a readable narrative that smoothly integrates quotes from extensive interviews conducted with colleagues, friends, and the candidate himself. Persuasive detail and careful analysis thoroughly delineate Gore's personality: intelligent, competitive, driven to excel but not to please. Gore's oft-criticized stiffness and perceived coldness, the authors argue, come partly from a Southern formality inherited from his father, Albert Gore Sr., himself a staunch liberal whose bitter 1970 loss of his U.S. Senate seat convinced his son that it was wise not to get too far left of conservative Tennessee voters. Though a baby boomer, admitted former dope smoker, and firm environmentalist, Al Jr. emerges here as a natural moderate, comfortable working within the establishment. This conscientious chronicle of his life and career gives a good intimation of what kind of a president he'd be. --Wendy Smith ]]> 2000 0 0 false Tue Aug 19 16:44:18 -0700 2008 Tue Aug 19 16:44:18 -0700 2008 30248519 1429261 1148929 0743204115 9780743204118 2 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084m/1148929.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084s/1148929.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1148929.The_Prince_of_Tennessee_The_Rise_of_Al_Gore 3.32 19 First in His Class, this solidly researched portrait of Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore assumes readers' familiarity with his recent political activity. A scant 10 pages covers Gore's eight years as vice president, for instance; the rest concentrates instead on filling in the background. Maraniss and Ellen Nakashima both write for the Washington Post, which published portions of the book, and their journalistic experience shows in a readable narrative that smoothly integrates quotes from extensive interviews conducted with colleagues, friends, and the candidate himself. Persuasive detail and careful analysis thoroughly delineate Gore's personality: intelligent, competitive, driven to excel but not to please. Gore's oft-criticized stiffness and perceived coldness, the authors argue, come partly from a Southern formality inherited from his father, Albert Gore Sr., himself a staunch liberal whose bitter 1970 loss of his U.S. Senate seat convinced his son that it was wise not to get too far left of conservative Tennessee voters. Though a baby boomer, admitted former dope smoker, and firm environmentalist, Al Jr. emerges here as a natural moderate, comfortable working within the establishment. This conscientious chronicle of his life and career gives a good intimation of what kind of a president he'd be. --Wendy Smith ]]> 2000 4 0 false Fri Aug 15 13:07:20 -0700 2008 Fri Aug 15 13:07:20 -0700 2008 28306010 1219534 1148929 0743204115 9780743204118 2 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084m/1148929.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084s/1148929.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1148929.The_Prince_of_Tennessee_The_Rise_of_Al_Gore 3.32 19 First in His Class, this solidly researched portrait of Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore assumes readers' familiarity with his recent political activity. A scant 10 pages covers Gore's eight years as vice president, for instance; the rest concentrates instead on filling in the background. Maraniss and Ellen Nakashima both write for the Washington Post, which published portions of the book, and their journalistic experience shows in a readable narrative that smoothly integrates quotes from extensive interviews conducted with colleagues, friends, and the candidate himself. Persuasive detail and careful analysis thoroughly delineate Gore's personality: intelligent, competitive, driven to excel but not to please. Gore's oft-criticized stiffness and perceived coldness, the authors argue, come partly from a Southern formality inherited from his father, Albert Gore Sr., himself a staunch liberal whose bitter 1970 loss of his U.S. Senate seat convinced his son that it was wise not to get too far left of conservative Tennessee voters. Though a baby boomer, admitted former dope smoker, and firm environmentalist, Al Jr. emerges here as a natural moderate, comfortable working within the establishment. This conscientious chronicle of his life and career gives a good intimation of what kind of a president he'd be. --Wendy Smith ]]> 2000 1 0 false Tue Aug 05 15:48:20 -0700 2008 Fri Jul 25 16:53:17 -0700 2008 Tue Aug 05 15:48:20 -0700 2008 25705951 1243048 1148929 0743204115 9780743204118 2 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084m/1148929.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084s/1148929.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1148929.The_Prince_of_Tennessee_The_Rise_of_Al_Gore 3.32 19 First in His Class, this solidly researched portrait of Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore assumes readers' familiarity with his recent political activity. A scant 10 pages covers Gore's eight years as vice president, for instance; the rest concentrates instead on filling in the background. Maraniss and Ellen Nakashima both write for the Washington Post, which published portions of the book, and their journalistic experience shows in a readable narrative that smoothly integrates quotes from extensive interviews conducted with colleagues, friends, and the candidate himself. Persuasive detail and careful analysis thoroughly delineate Gore's personality: intelligent, competitive, driven to excel but not to please. Gore's oft-criticized stiffness and perceived coldness, the authors argue, come partly from a Southern formality inherited from his father, Albert Gore Sr., himself a staunch liberal whose bitter 1970 loss of his U.S. Senate seat convinced his son that it was wise not to get too far left of conservative Tennessee voters. Though a baby boomer, admitted former dope smoker, and firm environmentalist, Al Jr. emerges here as a natural moderate, comfortable working within the establishment. This conscientious chronicle of his life and career gives a good intimation of what kind of a president he'd be. --Wendy Smith ]]> 2000 3 0 false Fri Jun 27 17:07:48 -0700 2008 Fri Jun 27 17:07:48 -0700 2008 24937195 822904 1148929 0743204115 9780743204118 2 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084m/1148929.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084s/1148929.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1148929.The_Prince_of_Tennessee_The_Rise_of_Al_Gore 3.32 19 First in His Class, this solidly researched portrait of Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore assumes readers' familiarity with his recent political activity. A scant 10 pages covers Gore's eight years as vice president, for instance; the rest concentrates instead on filling in the background. Maraniss and Ellen Nakashima both write for the Washington Post, which published portions of the book, and their journalistic experience shows in a readable narrative that smoothly integrates quotes from extensive interviews conducted with colleagues, friends, and the candidate himself. Persuasive detail and careful analysis thoroughly delineate Gore's personality: intelligent, competitive, driven to excel but not to please. Gore's oft-criticized stiffness and perceived coldness, the authors argue, come partly from a Southern formality inherited from his father, Albert Gore Sr., himself a staunch liberal whose bitter 1970 loss of his U.S. Senate seat convinced his son that it was wise not to get too far left of conservative Tennessee voters. Though a baby boomer, admitted former dope smoker, and firm environmentalist, Al Jr. emerges here as a natural moderate, comfortable working within the establishment. This conscientious chronicle of his life and career gives a good intimation of what kind of a president he'd be. --Wendy Smith ]]> 2000 4 0 false Thu Jun 19 17:01:10 -0700 2008 Thu Jun 19 17:01:10 -0700 2008 18172208 1007349 1148929 0743204115 9780743204118 2 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084m/1148929.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084s/1148929.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1148929.The_Prince_of_Tennessee_The_Rise_of_Al_Gore 3.32 19 First in His Class, this solidly researched portrait of Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore assumes readers' familiarity with his recent political activity. A scant 10 pages covers Gore's eight years as vice president, for instance; the rest concentrates instead on filling in the background. Maraniss and Ellen Nakashima both write for the Washington Post, which published portions of the book, and their journalistic experience shows in a readable narrative that smoothly integrates quotes from extensive interviews conducted with colleagues, friends, and the candidate himself. Persuasive detail and careful analysis thoroughly delineate Gore's personality: intelligent, competitive, driven to excel but not to please. Gore's oft-criticized stiffness and perceived coldness, the authors argue, come partly from a Southern formality inherited from his father, Albert Gore Sr., himself a staunch liberal whose bitter 1970 loss of his U.S. Senate seat convinced his son that it was wise not to get too far left of conservative Tennessee voters. Though a baby boomer, admitted former dope smoker, and firm environmentalist, Al Jr. emerges here as a natural moderate, comfortable working within the establishment. This conscientious chronicle of his life and career gives a good intimation of what kind of a president he'd be. --Wendy Smith ]]> 2000 4 0 false Thu Mar 20 07:10:36 -0700 2008 Thu Mar 20 07:10:36 -0700 2008 16986964 783212 1148929 0743204115 9780743204118 2 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084m/1148929.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084s/1148929.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1148929.The_Prince_of_Tennessee_The_Rise_of_Al_Gore 3.32 19 First in His Class, this solidly researched portrait of Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore assumes readers' familiarity with his recent political activity. A scant 10 pages covers Gore's eight years as vice president, for instance; the rest concentrates instead on filling in the background. Maraniss and Ellen Nakashima both write for the Washington Post, which published portions of the book, and their journalistic experience shows in a readable narrative that smoothly integrates quotes from extensive interviews conducted with colleagues, friends, and the candidate himself. Persuasive detail and careful analysis thoroughly delineate Gore's personality: intelligent, competitive, driven to excel but not to please. Gore's oft-criticized stiffness and perceived coldness, the authors argue, come partly from a Southern formality inherited from his father, Albert Gore Sr., himself a staunch liberal whose bitter 1970 loss of his U.S. Senate seat convinced his son that it was wise not to get too far left of conservative Tennessee voters. Though a baby boomer, admitted former dope smoker, and firm environmentalist, Al Jr. emerges here as a natural moderate, comfortable working within the establishment. This conscientious chronicle of his life and career gives a good intimation of what kind of a president he'd be. --Wendy Smith ]]> 2000 4 0 false Thu Jan 11 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Tue Mar 04 09:40:42 -0800 2008 Tue Mar 04 09:40:42 -0800 2008 16956567 959961 844466 0743210506 9780743210508 0 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1178842022m/844466.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1178842022s/844466.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/844466.The_Prince_of_Tennessee_Al_Gore_Meets_His_Fate 0.0 0 First in His Class, this solidly researched portrait of Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore assumes readers' familiarity with his recent political activity. A scant 10 pages covers Gore's eight years as vice president, for instance; the rest concentrates instead on filling in the background. Maraniss and Ellen Nakashima both write for the Washington Post, which published portions of the book, and their journalistic experience shows in a readable narrative that smoothly integrates quotes from extensive interviews conducted with colleagues, friends, and the candidate himself. Persuasive detail and careful analysis thoroughly delineate Gore's personality: intelligent, competitive, driven to excel but not to please. Gore's oft-criticized stiffness and perceived coldness, the authors argue, come partly from a Southern formality inherited from his father, Albert Gore Sr., himself a staunch liberal whose bitter 1970 loss of his U.S. Senate seat convinced his son that it was wise not to get too far left of conservative Tennessee voters. Though a baby boomer, admitted former dope smoker, and firm environmentalist, Al Jr. emerges here as a natural moderate, comfortable working within the establishment. This conscientious chronicle of his life and career gives a good intimation of what kind of a president he'd be. --Wendy Smith ]]> 2000 0 0 false Sat Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2003 Mon Mar 03 21:21:30 -0800 2008 Mon Mar 03 21:21:40 -0800 2008 15997857 616376 1148929 0743204115 9780743204118 2 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084m/1148929.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181411084s/1148929.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1148929.The_Prince_of_Tennessee_The_Rise_of_Al_Gore 3.32 19 First in His Class, this solidly researched portrait of Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore assumes readers' familiarity with his recent political activity. A scant 10 pages covers Gore's eight years as vice president, for instance; the rest concentrates instead on filling in the background. Maraniss and Ellen Nakashima both write for the Washington Post, which published portions of the book, and their journalistic experience shows in a readable narrative that smoothly integrates quotes from extensive interviews conducted with colleagues, friends, and the candidate himself. Persuasive detail and careful analysis thoroughly delineate Gore's personality: intelligent, competitive, driven to excel but not to please. Gore's oft-criticized stiffness and perceived coldness, the authors argue, come partly from a Southern formality inherited from his father, Albert Gore Sr., himself a staunch liberal whose bitter 1970 loss of his U.S. Senate seat convinced his son that it was wise not to get too far left of conservative Tennessee voters. Though a baby boomer, admitted former dope smoker, and firm environmentalist, Al Jr. emerges here as a natural moderate, comfortable working within the establishment. This conscientious chronicle of his life and career gives a good intimation of what kind of a president he'd be. --Wendy Smith ]]> 2000 3 0 false Thu Feb 21 10:05:46 -0800 2008 Thu Feb 21 10:05:46 -0800 2008 8 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=1148929