Although this book is a bit outdated (it was written before Barack Obama even won the election), the information is still relevant. Robert Kuttner details what now-President Obama must do to turn the economy around in a transformative manner like Lincoln, FDR, JFK and LBJ. While the book contains a lot of information, it is easy to read. ( )

This book written prior to Obama's inauguration, journalist and economist Robert Kuttner examines the legacies of previous trans-formative presidents who changed the course of American history. The author posits that Obama just might be the right leader to provide viable and political crises facing the United States and the forty-eighth president. Now that we are well into Obama's administration we still wait to see this leadership. The book starts out on a very progressive bias, which the author admits, but keep reading. As the author continues you will find that his liberal economic summaries and outlines deserves discussion especially if you disagree with this new 'New Deal' schema. Even though it is a progressive view on the U.S. economy it would be nice if Obama would at least read this book. The author lays out his view and analysis on how a progressive economic policy would make for a stronger and more equitable economy. The author did his homework and you should read this to understand the progressive point of view. ( )