Rating: 
Summary: juvenile, mean-spirited, and boring
Review: This is really a horrible book. It is, apparently, the author's
intention to try and unearth real or imagined "scandals"
and then to enjoy a good hearty laugh at his victim's
expenses. Thus we learn that although Jane Appleton Pierce
lost her 13-year-son in a railroad accident that greatly
depressed her (seems reasonable enough), she was, according to
Farquhar, a "real loony" because she was depressed.Similarly he jumps into homophobia by suggesting that James
Buchanan was gay; and then winks and nods by telling us about
the long-time male companion he lived with and how sad
he was when he left. THIS is a scandal?? As I breezed through more of the same kind of nonsense, I
realized that Mr. Farquhar's research is astoundingly limited,
and in some cases, non-existent. His facts in many places are
incorrect, and his desire to make fun of every public leader
who may have had even the smallest human failing is ultimately
just tiring. Truly, one of the worst books I have ever read.
Rating: 
Summary: A Must Read!
Review: Top Ten Reasons I loved this book!
1. Funny
2. Well written
3. I learned something
4. Made History interesting
5. Short and snappy stories
6. Helpful appendices
7. Classic Nixon quotes
8. A hit in my Book Club
9. A book I can give my friends
10. The cover!!!
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