Book · 1982 · Biography
The Path To Power
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One of my favorite sections of the Robert Carroll books he I think he won a politer prize for it it's in the first book uh called path to power is a a chapter specifically on rural electrification and what it meant to more rural areas in the 1930s.
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So the path to Power by Robert Carol would be one for those who enjoy science fiction and especially if you need an audio book for a long drive.
Im about 400 pages into the more than 3000 in counting pages that robert Carol has written about Lyndon Johnson.
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Why people recommend it
The Path to Power by Robert A. Caro is the first volume of the acclaimed biographical series chronicling the life and political rise of Lyndon B. Johnson. On Breaking Points, Emily Jashinsky highlighted a specific section of the book that won a Pulitzer Prize, focusing particularly on a chapter detailing rural electrification and what infrastructure programs meant for impoverished American communities in the 1930s. Jashinsky used the historical example to argue for the potential long-term benefits of massive national investments. Lauren Christensen discussed the massive scope of the biography on The Book Review, noting her progress through the thousands of pages Caro dedicated to Johnson's life. Additionally, Orin Cass recommended the book on The Ezra Klein Show, suggesting it as an engaging option for listeners who enjoy immersive nonfiction and need a lengthy audiobook for a long drive. Across these podcasts, the speakers praised Caro's meticulous research, vivid historical detail, and unparalleled ability to capture the mechanics of political power and monumental American infrastructure development.
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Emily Jashinsky one of my favorite sections of the Robert Carroll books he I think he won a politer prize for it it's in th… 1
“one of my favorite sections of the Robert Carroll books he I think he won a politer prize for it it's in the first book uh called path to power is a a chapter specifically on rural electrification and what it meant to more rural areas in the 1930s.”
Lauren Christensen Im about 400 pages into the more than 3000 in counting pages that robert Carol has written about Lyndon Joh… 1
“Im about 400 pages into the more than 3000 in counting pages that robert Carol has written about Lyndon Johnson”
Orin Cass so the path to Power by Robert Carol would be one for those who enjoy science fiction and especially if you… 1
“so the path to Power by Robert Carol would be one for those who enjoy science fiction and especially if you need an audio book for a long drive”
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“well and in that first installment was path to power which was the first volume in what will be presumably five volumes of his Lynden Johnson biography”
“the first was path to power followed by means of ascent which I think came out in 1990 or 1991 and then this one came out about 8 years ago”