I just finished reading David McCullough’s Truman (1992) (1117 pages) (*****). My cousin Joe recommended Truman to me in 2006 or thereabouts after I mentioned to him how much I enjoyed McCullough’s John Adams. The reputation for folksy leadership aside, Truman was faced with unspeakable challenges as president, worked indefatibably for almost eight years, then returned to his home in Independence, Missouri in a manner reminiscent of one of his heroes, Cincinnatus. Although he left office low in public opinion, he is considered now to be one of the greatest leaders this country has ever had. Strongly recommended.