The Principled Politician: The Story of Ralph Carr
 

The Principled Politician: The Ralph Carr Story

by Adam Schrager

This important biography tells the true story of the only political leader in the country to welcome Japanese-Americans to his state during World War II. Colorado Governor Ralph Carr was an unwilling candidate who catapulted to the top of the national Republican Party and was even pegged as a possible future presidential candidate by the New York papers. But when he took a courageous,... (read more)

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  • cynthia k
    • Rated 5 stars

    what a great story! governor carr was the kind of politician i wish we had more of today - living by his principles regardless of political and media pressure.

    cynthia k wrote this review Thursday, May 8 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Scodtt
    • Rated 0 stars

    Adam is a friend, but if the book wasn't awesome I just wouldn't say anything.

    This is exactly what historical nonfiction should be: illuminating, lucid, inspiring. This is a profile in courage if there ever was one. Carr stood up to his party, his state. He did the right thing at a huge personal cost, but thanks to this great book his legacy will not be lost.

    Scodtt wrote this review Wednesday, January 30 2008. ( reply | permalink )
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