Susan Eisenhower

I have a tiny bit of knowledge about Eisenhower. What I do know of him I respected. After reading this book, I have become a true fan. He ruled with a methodical mind set. He analyzed situations and did not let his emotions rule him.

This may have made people question his decisions at times but it also made him a great ruler. I think like Eisenhower, so I could relate to him. What you also have to respect about Eisenhower is the fact that he was not afraid to admit when he was wrong and take responsibility.

In today's world that is hard to come by. It is easier for people to lay the blame on other's then to take full responsibility. It is time that we take pages from our history books and apply what great leaders like Eisenhower did to present day. Historical buffs will thoroughly enjoy reading this book. I know I sure did.… (meer)

This book is not intended as a detailed birth to death biography. It is, instead, a volume that provides the reader with insight on how and why he made decisions. Many notable examples of how his leadership style worked are provided from both his military career and his terms as President of the United States.

Dwight Eisenhower was not a man to be swayed by the opinion of others. He was a man of integrity, and someone who fully believed that he was responsible for his own choices. As a general, he looked at the overall picture before giving orders. As President, he was not swayed by party loyalty and would not hesitate to support the Democrats if he believed that their view was the better choice. As a leader, he did not hesitate to accept full responsibility for his actions.

His granddaughter, Susan Eisenhower, does an excellent job of supplying anecdotes as evidence of his leadership style. In addition to the historic perspective, she also notes that she also personally experienced the way his energy filled a room.

I cannot begin to select just a few examples of Ike’s leadership, and highly recommend that anyone interested in him (either as a military leader or as President) pick up this book. Older readers may recall some of the incidents mentioned. Whether you agree or disagree with him, the information shared about how his perspective on each issue may provide some light on why he acted as he did.

My thanks to NetGalley for sending me an invitation to read this fascinating book. No promise of a positive review was requested or given. However, I do believe that readers, especially those with an interest in the military, political events, or history will find this book enlightening.… (meer)