Nonfiction Read-alikes A Journey: My Political Life by Tony Blair The former prime minister of Great Britain describes the difficult choices he had to make, candidly revealing what it means to hold a position of great power, in an account with insights into a host of world leaders, including presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton. Genre: autobiography, history writing; reflective in tone; candid writing style. The following titles are books about politicians that tell of their lives leading up to and during their political career. This list was created using NoveList Plus to learn about how to use this resource yourself, ask at the Information Desk. coming this month Decision Points by George Bush The former president offers a candid journey through the defining decisions of his life and presidency, discussing the 2000 election, 9/11, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and Hurricane Katrina, as well as his decision to quit drinking, discovery of faith, and relationship with his family. A Journey and Decision Points are both political autobiographies in which the author speaks about his political decisions, as opposed to his life as a whole. My Life by Bill Clinton The former president looks back on his life and career, discussing his youth and education, his early public service, his years as governor of Arkansas, and his accomplishments during two terms in the White House. A Journey and My Life are political memoirs by two of the most influential leaders of the 1990s - Prime Minister Tony Blair and President Bill Clinton. Though with different styles, they offer insight into world politics and political personalities. Churchill: a biography by Roy Jenkins Provides a glimpse into the extraordinary life of Britain's greatest prime minister, recreating his many accomplishments, trials, and tribulations throughout his life that contributed to his success. If you like books about British politicians, you may enjoy A Journey, Tony Blair's autobiography, and Churchill, a biography of Winston Churchill. The Bridge: the life and rise of Barack Obama by David Remnick Examines the experiences of Barack Obama's life and explores the ambition behind his rise to the presidency, from his relationship with his parents to how social and racial tensions influenced his philosophy. True Compass by Edward Kennedy The Massachusetts senator shares his personal perspectives on the tragedies that have shaped his family, his long political career, the major events of the past fifty years, and his recent health battles. Hillary’s Choice by Gail Sheehy A portrait of Hillary Rodham Clinton focuses on her marriage to the president, following their relationship from their first meeting through the impeachment battle and analyzing the private dynamic of a political and public partnership The Politician: an inisider’s account of John Edward’s pursuit of the presidency…by Andrew Young A key player in the scandal surrounding John Edwards's extramarital affair, which resulted in a child, explains his role in the controversy and gives a behind-the-scenes look at the fruitless efforts to cover up what inevitably became public knowledge. N:/Reference/ Readers Advisory/Monthly Read Alikes/ A Journey.doc November 2010 .