The Life of Andrew Jackson by Robert V. Remini 3 stars

[Rachel N.]

This book did give me a good look at all of Andrew Jackson's life. The author was a bit too much in the camp of everyone at the time loved Jackson, I'm sure not everyone did. The author talks a bit about Jackson massacring Native Americans but he glosses over events like the trail of tears. He also doesn't talk much at all about Jackson's views on slavery. The author does do a good job of describing the ways Jackson changed the role of the president and expanded presidential powers. I also understand the battle of New Orleans much better now than I did from reading previous presidential biographies. Overall a decent biography though a bit long winded in spots.

[Joy D]

It seems hard to "redeem" Andrew Jackson, but his biographers try their best.