
A survey by Zogby International provides some interesting answers (and an insight into the mindset of a certain segment of the voting public). Among the most frequent recommendations were books on history. Many also suggested politically themed books, including those by Ann Coulter, Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck. Books by politicians such as Ron Paul, Barack Obama, and Al Gore - as well as books by both Bill and Hillary Clinton - were also mentioned. So were suggestions to read anything by Ayn Rand. One might think it would be well to start with Atlas Shrugged, to review the concept of “looters” and “moochers.”
Lengthy classics such as War and Peace and the Lord of the Rings also made the list, although for the life of me I can’t see any of the candidates having the time to read them. Other suggestions—more readable ones— included fiction by authors such as Tom Clancy, James Patterson, John Grisham and Stephen King.
My suggestion? Michael Palmer’s newest book, The First Patient, about intrigue and deceit in the White House that presents the President’s personal physician with a moral and ethical dilemma.
What would you suggest?