The Years of Lyndon Johnson

This is the extraordinary tale of a young man from the Texas Hill Country, who rose to national power despite a desperate economic background. The Path to Power delves into the remarkable origins of LBJ's almost superhuman drive, energy, and ambition, which set him apart. The narrative follows his journey from the Hill Country to his early days in New Deal Washington, chronicling his boyhood through the years of the Great Depression, his debut as a Congressman, his heartbreaking defeat in his first Senate race, and his ultimate attainment, at the age of 31, of the national power that he so ardently desired.

This book offers an unprecedented glimpse into the workings of political genius and the American political process. Means of Ascent, the second book in The Years of Lyndon Johnson series, was a number-one national bestseller and, like The Path to Power, was recognized with the National Book Critics Circle Award.

The Path to Power reveals the genesis of LBJ's remarkable drive and ambition, which propelled him from the impoverished Texas Hill Country to the heights of national power. The narrative follows his formative years, from his humble beginnings during the Depression to his first foray into national politics as a Congressman, and the heartbreak of his initial defeat in a Senate race. Despite these challenges, LBJ's unwavering determination and political acumen eventually led him to the pinnacle of power at the young age of 31.

Means of Ascent, the second volume in the acclaimed The Years of Lyndon Johnson series, was a resounding commercial and critical success, further cementing the author's reputation for providing an unparalleled understanding of the inner workings of the American political landscape. Like its predecessor, Means of Ascent was recognized with the prestigious National Book Critics Circle Award, solidifying the author's status as a master chronicler of one of the most compelling political figures in modern American history.

Through meticulous research and a masterful command of storytelling, the author brings readers closer than ever before to a true perception of LBJ's political genius and the intricate mechanisms of the American political process. This captivating series offers an unrivaled glimpse into the life and times of Lyndon B. Johnson, shedding light on the forces that propelled him to the heights of power and the complex web of ambition, strategy, and personal growth that defined his remarkable career.

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