Best Books of the Decade: 1970's
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published
October 1st 1983
(first published 1972)
by Fawcett
binding
Mass Market Paperback, 816 pages
isbn
0449205622
(isbn13: 9780449205624)
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This is a great surging novel about the amassing of a colossal fortune, the political power that comes with it, and the operation of a curse laid on a...more
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Read in January, 1989
recommends it for:
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"The Captains And The Kings" was based loosely on the Kennedy family, and thus was of great interest to me. Even if this book wasn't filled with intimations that there is indeed a great conspiracy behind all the significant political events around the world, it would still be a wonderful read. Taylor Caldwell may have been a conspiracy theorist, but she was also one great writer. "The Captains And The Kings" is written beautifully and captures the reader from the first page. ...more
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Read in January, 1998
I read this book as part of my economics class senior year of high school. It is lengthy, and one of the more obscure taylor caldwell books, but has long been a favorite. The story covers a young man who comes to America from Ireland in the 19th century and then makes a fortune for himself and raises a family. It is (somewhat loosely) based on the story of the Kennedy family. Very good read.
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recommended to Jan by:
Pam Holt - it's one of her favorites
recommends it for: all adults
recommends it for: all adults
Taylor Caldwell is great. I liked the book, but didn't want the story to go where I knew it was going! Don't you hate it when the whole time you are reading a book, you are wanting the main character to make better choice? It made me think of the mess we are in right now with the Federal Reserve gaining more power all the time, and people just not getting it! YIKES!
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recommended to Annie by:
my mom
recommends it for: anyone that likes history and politics
recommends it for: anyone that likes history and politics
This book is about an Irish immigrant who arrives in America an orphan with two younger siblings to support. Joseph works hard towards his goal of great wealth because he believes money is the only way to provide for his family. The book follows Joseph until he is a grandfather and a powerful man trying to get his son elected President of the U.S.
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Read in January, 1985
Not sure when I actually read this book, but I do remember it for the most part. Taylor Caldwell was such a prolific writer, and I've read a few of her books, but this one I remember as being my favorite. The obvious correlation to the Kennedy family is what still sticks in my mind. A fascinating book!
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Read in January, 1975
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selfrecommends it for: Everyone over fifteen
For everyone who did or has ever voted in a presidential election, this is a must read. When an unknown can come out of the woodwork, unstudied and untested, without any sort of litmus test, and become our president, we must ask ourselves, "Who is he and who owns him?' Read this book! It is haunting!
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Read in January, 1983
An Irish immigrant determined to see his son become President
About the control of wealth and real power in the world in the hands of a few.
It opened my mind to many what ifs ...
Since I read it twice in the eighties it must have impressed me then.
About the control of wealth and real power in the world in the hands of a few.
It opened my mind to many what ifs ...
Since I read it twice in the eighties it must have impressed me then.
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Interesting....but a bit SUGGESTIVE from what I remember...(now don't you all go and order it from the library now).
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This is a little more difficult to get into. Taylor Caldwell offers historical information that is extremely deep.
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I love Taylor Caldwell, her stories are usually in the 1800's and are set in England.
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Slow at first but a terrific insight into the human psyche, politics, and society.
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Read in June, 2006
I liked this one because of my view of historical events and such
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Read in January, 1977
A hardback book that remains in my library!
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Read in December, 2007
I used to enjoy Taylor Caldwell
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