Life of Andrew Jackson - Review

Book:  Life of Andrew Jackson

Author:  Edited by John S. Jenkins, A.M.

Publisher:  Attic Books - A division of New Leaf Publishing Group.

   395 pages, hardcover

 

The book itself is beautifully bound with a nice cover.  It is a reprint from the 1850 edition. The original title is as follows: "Life and Public Services of Gen. Andrew Jackson, seventh president of the United States; Including The most important of his state papers, with the Eulogy, delivered at Washington City, June 21, 1845 by Hon. George Bancroft."

It begins in 1767 with a narrative of his early life and the influence of his mother. It goes on to cover his political history, all the way up to his death in 1845.  The end of the book includes a copy of his last will and testament. 

It is worth noting that Andrew was eight years old when the Revolutionary war first broke out. You can learn a great deal of history while reading the details of his life. 

Overall it is well written and an interesting history book.

  * Disclosure - This book was provided for review purposes. *

Say What You Mean - Review

 

Book:  Say What You Mean: Overcoming Social Anxiety So You Can Become a Great Conversationalist

Author:  JoJo Tabares

 
Publisher:  Art of Eloquence

   68 pages, e-book

 JoJo has written a course for those who would like to learn communication skills.  She focuses on people who consider themselves to be shy.  She shares her personal testimony of overcoming shyness and explains that it is simply a lack of communication skills.

The book includes five sections:

 "Introduction to Social Anxiety"

 "Achieving Comfort"

"Achieving Mastery"

"Achieving Excellence"

"For Further Study"

She goes into great detail in each category and gives many helpful suggestions.  Overall this is a good course for those who would like to improve in their ability to communicate well.

 

  * Disclosure - This book was provided for review purposes. *