Book Review: 'Ascent to Power' studies how Harry Truman overcame lack of preparation in transition

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Book Review: 'Ascent to Power' studies how Harry Truman overcame lack of preparation in transition
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David L. Roll recounts Harry Truman's rocky transition to the presidency in “Ascent to Power: How Truman Emerged from Roosevelt's Shadow and Remade the World.” The Associated Press' Andrew DeMillo writes that the book is an important read for those who want to understand a consequential presidency.

This cover image released by Dutton shows “Ascent to Power: How Truman Emerged from Roosevelt’s Shadow and Remade the World” by David L. Roll. This cover image released by Dutton shows “Ascent to Power: How Truman Emerged from Roosevelt’s Shadow and Remade the World” by David L. Roll. This cover image released by Dutton shows “Ascent to Power: How Truman Emerged from Roosevelt’s Shadow and Remade the World” by David L. Roll.

Roll’s book is an essential read for those who want to understand a presidency that, as he puts it, “spawned the most consequential and productive events since the Civil War.”

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