Evan Thomas

Evan Thomas is an acclaimed American biographer and journalist who is best known for writing bestselling books like Ike’s Bluff and Being Nixon. Thomas has crafted literature that offers insight into the events and personalities of history, providing readers with exceptional books for decades.

Thomas graduated from Harvard University in 1975 and went on to receive his Master’s degree from Columbia University in 1981. Following his graduation from Columbia, Thomas worked at Newsweek for 30 years, becoming an editor and contributing to the development and success of the magazine. He also worked for The Washington Post for seven years, and wrote 16 non-fiction books, each of which provides an in-depth look into the lives of US Presidents, such as Eisenhower, Kennedy, Reagan, and Clinton.

Thomas’s most famous work is the New York Times best selling book, Ike’s Bluff: President Eisenhower’s Secret Battle to Save the World. This book takes an in-depth look at Eisenhower’s achievements as President of the United States. Thomas delves into the Cold War and nuclear strategy employed by Eisenhower, as well as his rhetoric and contemplative process, to paint a picture of this enigmatic figure.

In Being Nixon, Thomas offers readers a distinct point of view into the former President. This book explains how the President forged an image for himself and molded his career by focusing on foreign policy. Thomas provides personal anecdotes throughout the book, which allude to the fact that President Nixon often struggled with his emotions and insecurities during his time in the Oval Office. Through Being Nixon, Thomas demonstrates his wealth of knowledge regarding this man by exploring his personal relationships, as well as his political and personal ambitions.

In addition to Ike’s Bluff and Being Nixon, Thomas has written a number of other non-fiction books, such as Sea of Thunder, The War Lovers, and John Paul Jones, as well as the accompanying book to Ken Burns’s documentary The Roosevelts: An Intimate History. At the core of these works is a dedication to historical research and an appreciation of the complexity and humanity of those featured in them.

Evan Thomas’ skill as a writer has won him countless awards and accolades, including the Overseas Press Club Award, the American Academy of Arts and Letters Award, and the National Press Club Award. His works have also appeared on the New York Times bestsellers list multiple times. His books are renowned for their comprehensiveness and detail, making them essential reads for those looking for an in-depth exploration of the people who shaped history.