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Once Donald Trump’s fiercest surrogate, closest confidant, and staunchest defender, Michael Cohen knows where the skeletons are buried. This is the most devastating business and political horror story of the century. As Trump’s lawyer and “fixer”, Cohen not only witnessed firsthand but was also an active participant in the inner workings of Trump’s business empire, political campaign, and presidential administration.

Theodore Roosevelt largely is known today by stereotypes and his many accomplishments—but the full and fascinating essence of the man is fading. In this book, TR charges back! Historian Rick Marschall has collected almost five hundred quotations, descriptions, impressions, and memories of the "Most Interesting American" derived from vintage newspapers, magazines, scrapbooks, diaries, letters, and so much more. In chapters devoted to his personality as a family man, a conservationist, an intellectual, patriot, activist, and as an American TR comes alive as never before seen.

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A Mental Floss Book to Read in Summer 2019 “Gripping.… Theodore Roosevelt for the Defense is a must-read.” —NPR A President on Trial. A Reputation at Stake. ABC News legal correspondent and host of LIVE PD Dan Abrams reveals the story of Teddy Roosevelt’s...

“An illuminating account of how Franklin D. Roosevelt’s struggles with polio steeled him for the great struggles of the Depression and of World War II.”—Jon Meacham “A valuable book for anyone who wants to know how adversity shapes character. By understanding how FDR became a deeper...

"Personal Attacks in the Forefront at Bitter Debate" is from the October 10, 2016 United States section of The New York Times. It was written by Patrick Healy and Jonathan Martin and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"A Smarter Phone Becomes a Personal Assistant" is from the May 19, 2016 Technology section of The New York Times. It was written by Kit Eaton and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Trying out Personal Shoppers" is from the November 10, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Susan Lehman and narrated by Kristi Burns.

As Obama prepared to give his farewell address on Tuesday from McCormick Place, the cavernous convention center beside Lake Michigan, people in his hometown sounded by turns possessive, proud, anxious and wistful.

"How Wealth Plays into Politics at a Personal Level" is from the US section of The New York Times. It was written by Anand Giridharadas and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"For US Swimmer, Another Shot at Gold Requires a Personal Sacrifice" is from the July 19, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Karen Crouse and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"At Ojai, Peter Sellars Has a Personal yet Global Playlist" is from the June 17, 2016, Entertainment section of The New York Times. It was written by Zachary Woolfe and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

"Clinton Says 'Personal Beef' by Putin Led to Hacking Attacks" is from the December 16, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Amy Chozick and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"Have a Story to Tell? Your Personal Memoirist Is Here" is from the August 31, 2016 Technology section of The New York Times. It was written by Alina Tugend and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"A Republican Congresswoman Has Personal Stake in Transgender Debate" is from the May 15, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Lizette Alvarez and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

As the founder of the Mo Tzu Project, Bob Fuller travels the planet as a citizen diplomat, searching out the roots of conflict in the hope of learning what can be done to make peace a reality, not just a dream. He has the rare ability to cut through the usual rhetoric we hear, and reveal, clearly and concisely, perspectives that often are so basic and simple we cannot imagine why they aren't more widely accepted.