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Young Jerry Ford

Athlete and Citizen
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Rare has been the president whose life blended the individual drive that propels one to high office with the social responsibility of being an exemplary person. Gerald R. Ford (1913-2006) was one of those rare men. In this biography Hendrik Booraem traces the early life of Gerald Ford in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to his high school graduation in 193
Hendrik BooraemV (1939-2017) was a social and political historian. He was the author of numerous books on American history, including a series of books about the education and character formation of several American presidents.
Steve Ford "A wonderful early life portrait of my dad growing up in West Michigan during the 1920s. All of the colorful stories and more that Dad told around our dinner table are here. No doubt Grand Rapids put its stamp on the future president that helped shape him to have the character to lead and heal our nation during a unique time in its history. This book is a great read." Amity Shlaes -- author of Coolidge "A tale to inspire all would-be presidents, put together with consummate skill and meticulous research. No biographer builds a better picture of young presidents than Hendrik Booraem." Robert H. Ferrell -- University of Indiana "This is a delightful book on the youthful years of Gerald R. Ford, as straightforward as the later president of the United States himself."
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