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In the postscript to this book, Will Rogers is described as an "ambassador without portfolio". This description as well as "minister without portfolio" (look it up on wikipedia) aptly describe Will Roger's role in both international and domestic affairs. I agree with the other two reviewers, one who essentially wrote they didn't really know about Rogers before reading this, and the other that wrote it's as easy to read as a (well-written) historical novel. I learned about Rogers' influence on leading issues of his day such as repealing Prohibition to providing disaster relief (1927 Mississippi Flood) and economic relief (after the Stock Market crash of 1929), while never feeling any boredom or other discomfort in the learning.To his credit the author does not shy away from occasionally painting Rogers in a negative or, at least enigmatic, light, while the reader is largely left to judge for themselves, with many of the issues having counterparts to this very day. In a couple of instances I found the organization of the material to be less than stellar, such as the chapter "Rooting out Political Corruptness" that spends perhaps one third of it's material on the topic, and other places where summaries are interspersed like non-sequiturs in the middle of chapters. Perhaps these warts warrant just 4.5 stars but I'm giving the author the benefit of the doubt here.
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Will Rogers A Political Life Richard D White Jr 9780896728127 Books Reviews
I decide to read this book after devouring Dr. White's book "Kingfish". I found it to be just as entertaining and well written as the first. I have purchased additional copies to give as gifts to my father and father-in-law.
Of all the things Will Rogers did, act in movies, perform on Broadway, act as a roving ambassador, raise funds during national disasters, how amazing it is that his political writing should be most relevant to us today. Richard C. White's comprehensive and entertaining book goes a long way toward explaining why Rogers's writing still resonates.
I grew up in the 1960s when everyone over the age of fifty, remembered Will Rogers. He was quoted often, almost as a member of the family. When people remembered them they would smile, and look wistful. Rogers died too young, and when he died, a lot of joy went out of American life.
Rogers's political humor was based on his ability to, gently, point out the obvious. You didn't have to agree with his politics to see that he had a point. And Rogers's was careful to show respect for those with whom he disagreed, without giving in on his main point. White does a good job of explaining how, dispite disagreements, he stayed on good terms with presidents and charmed and was charmed by those with whom he disagreed. There's an interesting story about Rogers's relationship with John D. Rockefeller. Initially Rogers makes Rockefeller the butt of jokes, but then he is introduced to Rockefeller who invites him to his home. Rogers's gets to know Rockefeller and is impressed. This might sound like a case of a celebrity getting snowed by a rich operator except that Rockeller does something that lets you know why Rogers was impressed. Rockeller makes a point of coming to see Rogers at his show in Florida, and brings not only his family, but all of his servants with him.
And then there is Rogers' friendship with the Prince of Wales, whom he called by his first name, quietly reminding everyone, (no disrespect intended) that cowboys do not believe in kings.
Nowadays old films of Rogers can be a bit cloying. There's more "aw shucks" in his delivery than we might like. But if you hang on, there's always a bite to the humor.
Richard White sticks mostly to Rogers' public life but given Rogers' prolific output, there's plenty to say. I am sorry this book did not get more attention. Will Rogers is an American worth remembering and this book makes reading about him, a lot of fun.
I knew of Will Rogers, but did not know him. I knew "he never met a man he did not like". I know him now and wished there were more like him in our day. There were issues he did not like. He was a walking, talking, political satirist and polemist who served his nation well , both as a national and international representative . Rogers was a voice which challenged the political authority of the day in humorous , yet practical ways. He simplified the complex issues of the day when there was a vast break between the still agrarian society he grew up in and the sophisticated seats of power in the US and abroad. This book gives a view of the life span of our nation at a unique time in its life as seen by a very bright, less educated man who believed in our nation and himself. Perhaps people today think that success, skill and talent lie solely in technical skills. If one reads this book, they will learn otherwise. Will Rogers was a rural Charles Krauthammer of his day who rose to mingle and counsel with the rich, famous and most daring people of his generation . The book reads like a historical novel. It is well worth the investment of any reader.
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This book is fascinating. It positions the story of Will Rogers to be read in terms of his political influence and I liked thinking about his story from that angle. Really good.
A great read of an interesting man his life and achievements. A time of great change in our history. Will Rogers was an important part of that history.
Great Read.
In the postscript to this book, Will Rogers is described as an "ambassador without portfolio". This description as well as "minister without portfolio" (look it up on wikipedia) aptly describe Will Roger's role in both international and domestic affairs. I agree with the other two reviewers, one who essentially wrote they didn't really know about Rogers before reading this, and the other that wrote it's as easy to read as a (well-written) historical novel. I learned about Rogers' influence on leading issues of his day such as repealing Prohibition to providing disaster relief (1927 Mississippi Flood) and economic relief (after the Stock Market crash of 1929), while never feeling any boredom or other discomfort in the learning.
To his credit the author does not shy away from occasionally painting Rogers in a negative or, at least enigmatic, light, while the reader is largely left to judge for themselves, with many of the issues having counterparts to this very day. In a couple of instances I found the organization of the material to be less than stellar, such as the chapter "Rooting out Political Corruptness" that spends perhaps one third of it's material on the topic, and other places where summaries are interspersed like non-sequiturs in the middle of chapters. Perhaps these warts warrant just 4.5 stars but I'm giving the author the benefit of the doubt here.
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