An Ordinary Man by Richard Norton Smith Summary
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Beyond the "accidental president" caricature lies Gerald Ford's extraordinary leadership during America's constitutional crisis. This definitive biography, a Wall Street Journal Top 10 Book of 2023, reveals how an "ordinary man" with uncommon courage saved democracy when America needed it most.
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The Man Nobody Voted For Who Saved Democracy
What does it take to lead a nation that never chose you? In August 1974, Gerald Ford became the only American president never elected to either the presidency or vice presidency. He inherited a country poisoned by political scandal, reeling from economic crisis, and watching its global influence crumble in real time. No inaugural parade, no electoral mandate, no honeymoon period-just the wreckage of Watergate and a nation's shattered faith in its institutions. Yet this unassuming former football player from Michigan would guide America through one of its darkest hours with a steady hand and moral clarity that cost him everything politically but earned him history's redemption. His story reveals a profound truth: sometimes the leaders we need aren't the ones we choose, and the decisions that define greatness are precisely those that destroy popularity.
From Violence to Virtue: The Forging of Character
Tests of Conscience and Combat
The Reluctant Politician's Rise
The Nightmare Ends, Another Begins
Crisis Management and Quiet Courage
Vindication and the Wisdom of Hindsight
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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