Caro has given us an American life of compelling fascination. Prescott, Newsweek "Stands at the pinnacle of the biographical art." –Donald R. vivid Caro's astonishing concern for the humanity of his characters. Beschloss, Chicago Sun-Times Book Week "Not only a historical but a literary event. A monument of interpretive biography." –Michael R. combines the social scientist's interest in power with the historian's concern with theme and context, the political scientist's interest in system, and the novelist's passion to reveal the inner workings of the personality and relate them to great human issues. Every page reflects his herculean efforts to break through the banalities and the falsehoods previously woven around the life of Lyndon Johnson. A brief review cannot convey the depth, range and detail of this fascinating story. It's an overwhelming experience to read The Path to Power." –Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, The New York Times "Epic. Caro's evocation of the Texas Hill Country, his elaboration of Johnson's unsleeping ambition, his understanding of how politics actually works are–let it be said flat out–at the summit of American historical writing." – The Washington Post "A monumental political saga. "Proof that we live in a great age of biography.
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