Advance Praise for Leading From the Center

Franklin D. Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan-leading from the center? Gil Troy's latest book, emphasizing the twentieth century presidency, argues cogently that our most successful chief executives have managed to position themselves substantively or stylistically near the political center of their eras. Such is, he asserts, the key to political success in a liberal democratic society that by its very nature must value tolerance, diversity of opinion, and civility. He leaves us wondering, however, whether the center can hold in our own polarized era of political excess." -- Alonzo L. Hamby, Distinguished Professor of History, Ohio University, and author of "Man of the People: A Life of Harry S. Truman"

"In a book that seems perfectly suited to the emerging consensus for a new bipartisanship, Gil Troy explains how presidents can both hew to the center and address important political challenges. It's no wonder so many, both liberals and conservatives alike, look to him for an understanding of our complicated and often poisonous politics. Let's hope whoever wins in November reads this book." -- Rick Shenkman, New York Times best-selling author of "Legends, Lies, and Cherished Myths of American History"