That Man: An Insider’s Portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt 1st Edition by the late Robert H. Jackson (PDF)

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Robert H. Jackson was one of the giants of the Roosevelt era: an Attorney General, a still revered Supreme Court Justice and, not least important, one of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s close friends and advisers. His intimate memoir of FDR, written in the early 1950s before Jackson’s untimely death, has remained unpublished for fifty years. Here is that newly discovered memoir.Written with skill and grace, this is truly a unique account of the personality, conduct, greatness of character, and common humanity of “that man in the White House,” as outraged conservatives called FDR. Jackson simply but eloquently provides an insider’s view of Roosevelt’s presidency, including such crucial events as FDR’s Court-packing plan, his battles with corporate America, his decision to seek a third term, and his bold move to aid Britain in 1940 with American destroyers. He also offers an intimate personal portrait of Roosevelt–on fishing trips, in late-night poker games, or approving legislation while eating breakfast in bed, where he routinely began his workday. We meet a president who is far-sighted but nimble in attacking the problems at hand; principled but flexible; charismatic and popular but unafraid to pick fights, take stands, and when necessary, make enemies.That Man is not simply a valuable historical document, but an engaging and insightful look at one of the most remarkable men in American history. In reading this memoir, we gain not only a new appreciation for Roosevelt, but also admiration for Jackson, who emerges as both a public servant of great integrity and skill and a wry, shrewd, and fair-minded observer of politics at the highest level.

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⭐Interesting to see notes of Justice Jackson turned into readable and interesting history of his relationship to President Roosevely

⭐The book gave a very good personal insight to a president that is often overlooked because of his place in history. I was somewhat disappointed in the amount of filler material.

⭐Very enjoyable. I learned a little more about FDR. The book was completed by Robert Jackson’s son. Justice Jackson had some valuable insights and anecdotes about FDR.

⭐This book need more picture not just word only. If it includes picture, it would be great reading and understanding

⭐this book can’t be talked for inside into FDR’s working brain.

⭐A reader needs to approach this book with the understanding that it has limitations. That Man: An Insider’s Portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt was unfinished at the time of Robert H. Jackson’s death. Editor John Q. Barrett has done a masterful job of editing the completed chapters and supplementing them with letters, journals and oral histories by Jackson, which he ties together as seamlessly as possible.The book is lumpen and misshapen, but not without merit. Reading this book gave me a sense of what FDR was like as a person, and how he functioned as president. Jackson does not engage in gossip and focuses mainly on the policy areas in which he was involved, which is sometimes fascinating and sometimes dry. Despite being a close friend to FDR (as close as any person could be to this guarded man), Jackson strives to be even-handed in his assessment of Roosevelt as a man, a politician, and an administrator.I recommend this book for readers who have had already read a biography or two of FDR; editor Barrett includes insightful footnotes and helpful biographical sketches in the back, but That Man remains a daunting read to the FDR newbie.

⭐This is a well written book that provides a vivid portrait of Franklin Roosevelt by a contemporary who knew him well.The book languished unpublished for many years.Those interested in FDR have reason to be grateful that it was rediscovered. The editor did a fine job, allowing Jackson to speak in his own voice. His writing style is vivid and eloquent, and the book offers many insights into Roosevelt as a politician, leader, and friend.While it is obvious that Jackson thought a great deal of his subject, he discusses FDR in a very matter of fact and objective fashion. I was especially struck by his assessment of Roosevelt’s physical handicap, and the effect that it had upon his life.A brief but memorable anecdote recounts his surprise at Harry Truman walking in to an outer office to greet visitors, something that was never seen during Roosevelt’s presidency. As Roosevelt recedes further and further into the past this book becomes more valuable. Highly recommended.

⭐As a long-time admirer of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, I am always intrigued by new books that are published regarding his life or his Presidency. A book from a contemporary source that has such “insider” knowledge of how FDR operated as Robert Jackson is a marvelous addition to the existing literature.Jackson does not make any promises at the outset of the book except to be objective, and he certainly does meet this goal. Jackson describes FDR as President, Commander-in-Chief, and a human being, outlining his strengths as well as his weaknesses. Jackson makes no excuses for the President when his policies and knowledge did not seem to be best for the country (Jackson even criticizes FDR for his lack of economic knowledge and business sense).I enjoyed Jackson’s writing style (he is considered by many to be one of the best authors to ever sit on the Supreme Court of the United States), and I found that the book was easy to read.I highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in President Franklin Roosevelt – the stories and anecdotes given in the text make it highly readable, and the examples Jackson provides to detail his points are always logical and related to the subject at hand.

⭐First, the book does not provide a truly historical perspective (hardly surprising as it was written in the first half of the 1950s).Second, as Jackson served Roosevelt exclusively in functions concerned mainly with legal matters, recollections of Jackson’s professional dealings with Roosevelt are usually related to affairs of the law. As I am neither a lawyer nor seriously interested in legal subtleties this made reading the book a tiring experience to me.Third, the author’s style is perfectly dry and matter-of-fact which adds in my view to the dullness of the book.

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