 | | | Author Lindsay Bowles Chervinsky Photos provided | | | | | | Author Lindsay Bowles Chervinsky in her book, "Making the Presidency," explores the second US presidency, a period critical to the survival of the American republic. John Adams was confronted with intense partisan divides, debates over citizenship, fears of political violence, potential for foreign conflict with France and Britain, and a nation unsure that the presidency could even work without Washington at the helm.
The book is an authoritative account of the second president of the United States that shows how Adam's leadership and legacy defined the office for those who followed and ensured the survival of the American republic. Through meticulous research and engaging prose, Lindsay Chervinsky illustrates the unique challenges faced by Adams and shows how he shaped the office for his successors. One of the most qualified presidents in American history, he had been a legislator, political theorist, diplomat, minister, and vice president - but he had never held the executive position. He defended the presidency from his own often obstructionist cabinet, protected the nation from foreign attacks, and forged trust and dedication to election integrity and the peaceful transfer of power between parties, even though it cost him his political future. This discussion is a must for anyone interested in the evolution of the presidency and the creation of political norms and customs at the heart of the American republic.
Lindsay Bowles Chervinsky is the daughter of Rick and Kathy Bowles of Lafayette. She attended Happy Valley Elementary, Stanley Middle School, and Campolindo High School. She earned her undergraduate degree from George Washington University and got her PhD from UC Davis. She is a presidential historian and Executive Director of the George Washington Library. This is her second book.
Join the Sweet Thursday Author Series on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. in the DTCH at the Lafayette Library & Learning Center to hear the discussion with the author, Lindsay Bowles Chervinsky. Register to attend in person at www.tinyurl.com/sweet-Oct2024. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for coffee and sweets. This program is presented by The Friends of the Lafayette Library. |
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