Sex Lives of the U.S. Presidents

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Summary: An Historical National Enquirer of Information
Review: As a nation, we Americans are a prudish lot when it comes to sex scandals in politics. The information in this book, presented chronologically, will shock many people who think that revelations about recent presidents are scandalous and that past presidents were all either faithful husbands (some were) or sexless paragons of virtue. Not only is this untrue, but Bill Clinton's pecadilloes will seem small in comparison to those of some of his predecessors in the Oval Office. From the early experiences of the mythic George Washington to the charges of bigamy which haunted the wife of Andrew Jackson to the musical beds during FDR's administration, this book will raise eyebrows.

Not that it should, mind you; it proves that Presidents are just as human as anyone else. We are actually better off for that.

Also worth owning for the photo inside of JFK shaking hands with a very young Bill Clinton.

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Summary: Rather topical, to coin a phrase
Review: This book ought to stay in print, not just because of Bill Clinton's escapades (or because of recent revelations about Thomas Jefferson) but because it is very entertaining. A good one to dip into and select incidents from, to amuse friends on a quiet (or not so quiet) night.