Summary of Leadership In Turbulent Times by Doris Kearns Goodwin

by Dennis Braun

Leadership: In Turbulent Times (2018) examines the lives of four of the most transformational presidents in US history: Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt and Lyndon Johnson. By looking at the similarities and differences between how these men became great leaders, author Doris Kearns Goodwin provides insight into how and why they rose to the occasion at pivotal times in American history.

Genres: History

30 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 7, 2018

Reviews

[Joshua Fox · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book summarizes the leadership of Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, and Lyndon Johnson. It’s a clinic on what we learn from the approach of each one. If you enjoy stories, especially ones that reveal how a leader became who they are, this book is for you.

[Avi Curry · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book on leadership that had stories of 4 presidents to showcase leadership skills. How their individual struggles, their strengths, their weaknesses shaped them. It did take me a long time to get through it. I would not call this a quick read.

[Richard Straub · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love how Kearns Goodwin writes. She tells history in a way that brings it to life and enriches us.

[Sonya Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grateful for this being available as American Leadership was seriously lacking......insightful, well paced and excellent reading for anyone

[Chris Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book. Will have to go back and listen to again.

[Johnny Ungricht · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super good. Got a little long at times but great pints and loved seeing how some of the greatest leaders have thrived in rough times

[Joel Hjelmaas · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book personalized the struggle of Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, FDR and LBJ. Good illumination of key points in history.

[Hugh Benson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fine. Learned somethings. But a little too patriotic or laudatory for my taste.