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An Ordinary Man: The Surprising Life and Historic Presidency of Gerald R. Ford Loveis Wise Waiting for his stand-up careerWall Street Journal Top 10 Best Books of 2023 Richard Norton Smith had brought a lifetime of wisdom, insight, and storytelling verve to the life of a consequential presidentGerald R. Ford. Fords is a very American life, and Smith has charted its vicissitudes and import with great grace and illuminating perspective. A marvelous achievement! Jon Meacham From the preeminent presidential scholar and acclaimed biographer of historical figures including