It’s not a new book, but one apt for the times: Cradle of Greatness, by Donald Ferguson, examines the childhood of eight presidents. While many of the presidents had characteristics in common, such as language-rich environments and the ability to read at an early age, all of them shared one thing: unconditional love from their parents, Ferguson says.
“I wrote the book primarily for parents as indicated in a slightly facetious statement on the cover: ‘Highly recommended for anyone intent on rearing a future president – or a responsible member of society,’” he said.
The presidents, Washington, Jefferson, Jackson, Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Wilson, Franklin Roosevelt and Truman were selected as the greatest leaders in a survey conducted by Pennsylvania State University of 846 American historians. The book is on the reading list at www.youthleadership.com.
Posted by Myrna Meadows, NRS, International Falls
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