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# NYT Bestseller status Narrated by top political journalist Deep dive into presidential campaigns Whistlestop: My Favorite Stories from Presidential Campaign History

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## Key Features

- • **Expertly Curated by John Dickerson:** Insights from a renowned political analyst and Face the Nation moderator.
- • **Uncover the Untold Campaign Stories:** Go beyond headlines with insider tales from historic presidential races.
- • **Experience Campaign Drama Like Never Before:** From 19th-century battles to modern political gambits, feel the tension and stakes.
- • **Relive Iconic Moments and Forgotten History:** Discover both legendary and overlooked episodes shaping American politics.
- • **Perfect for the Politically Curious Millennial:** Stay informed, inspired, and ahead in conversations about power and leadership.

## Overview

Whistlestop: My Favorite Stories from Presidential Campaign History is a New York Times bestseller by John Dickerson, offering a compelling narrative of American presidential campaigns. It reveals the human drama, strategic gambits, and pivotal moments from 19th-century contests to modern elections, making it a must-read for anyone fascinated by political power and history.

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Review: Loved this so much! - From Evangeline: From one of the earliest partisan elections in 1800 to more recent ones in the 1960s to 1990s, John Dickerson tells the often-forgotten primary stories of candidates who ran and lost as well as candidates who did achieve the presidency in the end in a straightforward and humorous style of writing that I absolutely loved. (I remember that he made me laugh by saying “including a certain Time correspondent who decided it was a good idea to grow sideburns that year and who hadn’t gotten off the road long enough to get a haircut”.). In all these years that I’ve seen him on TV I never knew about this awesome sense of humor that he has and this book made me think that I would love to get to know this side of him more. More importantly, these stories reaffirm our need to learn history, and at the same time, seeing parallels between this election and past ones. There have been Donald Trump-like candidates in the past (George Wallace and Barry Goldwater) who were against racial integration and appealed to the race-related fears of some white voters in order to generate an audience for their campaigns, but fortunately they weren’t ever elected. In some respects, one could even argue that Andrew Jackson campaigned to the presidency in a manner similar to Trump---with emotional messages and rowdy parties. Jackson had a hot temper that many feared would make him unsuited to the presidency, and while he may have done some good things in power the one thing he did that sticks to my mind is pushing the Cherokees from their native land in violation of a treaty in order to satisfy the white settlers who would vote for him, leading to the “Trail of Tears”. As un-American as this is, Trump today is preying on similar fears against Muslims, Mexicans, and other minorities, even suggesting outrageously that there should be bans on immigration based on country or faith, or that maybe we could use nuclear weapons (apparently not understanding or caring about the implications of that). The example of Andrew Jackson convinces me more than ever that we cannot allow Trump to be elected. It’s also eye-opening to know what kinds of less-than-honest or less-than-positive tactics candidates would sometimes exploit in order to achieve victory over their opponents, not caring whether it’s actually true or not but simply using them to drag down their opponents in the minds of voters. It’s a piece of campaigning that’s virtually remained unchanged throughout our history, reflecting on the selfish nature of politics that has permeated every culture since the dawn of civilization. Unfortunately, a moral of these past election stories is that politics is often a speaker that amplifies the egos and the greed of those in public office or those seeking public office. Overall, I believe Whistlestop indeed deserves its place (or one even higher) on the New York Times bestseller list! It's funny and easy to understand but also digs deep into the psychology around elections. Would 10/10 recommend.
Review: I enjoyed this collection of stories and anecdotes from the history ... - I enjoyed this collection of stories and anecdotes from the history of American political shenanigans. The authors blends recent and long ago campaigns leaving the reader feeling that things aren't really as bad as they seem given the crazy stories of the past. The author had a key role in the development of these handy little note books ([...]) which is the reason I got interested in the book. This personal interest resulted in correspondence between me and the author regarding the notebooks. He seems genuinely a decent person and has demonstrated a capability to teach history in a clear understandable manner. The stories selected come from multiple places along the political spectrum and are handled with balance and accuracy. My only criticism is the use of the George Wallace story as the concluding episode with it's relatively light-handed treatment of an attempted assassination as one more crazy happening in the campaign.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 145554048X |
| Best Sellers Rank | #291,639 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #172 in Elections #258 in United States Executive Government #920 in History & Theory of Politics |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (385) |
| Dimensions  | 6 x 1.13 x 9 inches |
| Edition  | First Edition |
| ISBN-10  | 9781455540488 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1455540488 |
| Item Weight  | 1.55 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 464 pages |
| Publication date  | August 2, 2016 |
| Publisher  | Twelve |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved this so much!
*by H***Y on August 25, 2016*

From Evangeline: From one of the earliest partisan elections in 1800 to more recent ones in the 1960s to 1990s, John Dickerson tells the often-forgotten primary stories of candidates who ran and lost as well as candidates who did achieve the presidency in the end in a straightforward and humorous style of writing that I absolutely loved. (I remember that he made me laugh by saying “including a certain Time correspondent who decided it was a good idea to grow sideburns that year and who hadn’t gotten off the road long enough to get a haircut”.). In all these years that I’ve seen him on TV I never knew about this awesome sense of humor that he has and this book made me think that I would love to get to know this side of him more. More importantly, these stories reaffirm our need to learn history, and at the same time, seeing parallels between this election and past ones. There have been Donald Trump-like candidates in the past (George Wallace and Barry Goldwater) who were against racial integration and appealed to the race-related fears of some white voters in order to generate an audience for their campaigns, but fortunately they weren’t ever elected. In some respects, one could even argue that Andrew Jackson campaigned to the presidency in a manner similar to Trump---with emotional messages and rowdy parties. Jackson had a hot temper that many feared would make him unsuited to the presidency, and while he may have done some good things in power the one thing he did that sticks to my mind is pushing the Cherokees from their native land in violation of a treaty in order to satisfy the white settlers who would vote for him, leading to the “Trail of Tears”. As un-American as this is, Trump today is preying on similar fears against Muslims, Mexicans, and other minorities, even suggesting outrageously that there should be bans on immigration based on country or faith, or that maybe we could use nuclear weapons (apparently not understanding or caring about the implications of that). The example of Andrew Jackson convinces me more than ever that we cannot allow Trump to be elected. It’s also eye-opening to know what kinds of less-than-honest or less-than-positive tactics candidates would sometimes exploit in order to achieve victory over their opponents, not caring whether it’s actually true or not but simply using them to drag down their opponents in the minds of voters. It’s a piece of campaigning that’s virtually remained unchanged throughout our history, reflecting on the selfish nature of politics that has permeated every culture since the dawn of civilization. Unfortunately, a moral of these past election stories is that politics is often a speaker that amplifies the egos and the greed of those in public office or those seeking public office. Overall, I believe Whistlestop indeed deserves its place (or one even higher) on the New York Times bestseller list! It's funny and easy to understand but also digs deep into the psychology around elections. Would 10/10 recommend.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I enjoyed this collection of stories and anecdotes from the history ...
*by V***N on October 14, 2016*

I enjoyed this collection of stories and anecdotes from the history of American political shenanigans. The authors blends recent and long ago campaigns leaving the reader feeling that things aren't really as bad as they seem given the crazy stories of the past. The author had a key role in the development of these handy little note books ([...]) which is the reason I got interested in the book. This personal interest resulted in correspondence between me and the author regarding the notebooks. He seems genuinely a decent person and has demonstrated a capability to teach history in a clear understandable manner. The stories selected come from multiple places along the political spectrum and are handled with balance and accuracy. My only criticism is the use of the George Wallace story as the concluding episode with it's relatively light-handed treatment of an attempted assassination as one more crazy happening in the campaign.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A thoroughly enjoyable collection of stories about presidential politics
*by T***N on August 28, 2016*

I thoroughly enjoyed reading John Dickerson's Whistlestop. Since you're reading my comments, there's a good chance that you're a politics geek, and you probably love good books. John's great knowledge of politics (supplemented by notes and memories from his mom Nancy and many others) is reflected in this book, and incorporates a great amount of good humor. John includes stories from our country's first presidential elections right up to the current 2016 contest. John writes with a hint of stream-of-consciousness that makes the book very readable, with occasional journies back and forth in time between elections to help emphasize what's new under the sun and what's been seen before in politics. I learned a lot from the book, and also enjoyed revisiting events that I remember from my lifetime, including people like McGovern, Eagleton, Wallace and Nixon. I purchased the book in good ol' paper hard cover so that friends and other family members can enjoy it.

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