5 Books for the 2016 ELECTION SEASONBianna Golodryga, Yahoo! News

Every year is a good year to be politicallyinformed, but 2016 is one particularly in

need of enlightened citizens.

Here are 5 not-so-obvious book choicesfor valuable insight this election year.

WHY THE RIGHT WENT WRONGby E.J. Dionne

It's an essential read for those lookingto understand how the conservativemovement has become what it istoday.

In "Why The Right Went Wrong"

Dionne talks about Conservatism,

from the origins of the Tea Party tothe current appeal of Donald Trump.

A PASSION FOR LEADERSHIPby Robert Gates

"A Passion for Leadership" providesinstruction on what smart andcommitted leadership should looklike across the private and publicsector.

Having led both the CIA andDepartment of Defense, Gatesoffers an inside look at how suchinstitutions can be transformed.

PLAYING TO THE EDGEby Michael Hayden

Terrorist attacks. Mass surveillance.

Everyone seems to have an opinionon the limits and limitlessness ofnational security.

General Michael Hayden’s bookdraws from his experience asDirector for both the NSA and CIAfor a glimpse at the details behindnational security decisions in thewake of 9/11.

DARK MONEYby Jane Mayer

The growth of dark money -- wherethe donors are unclear -- likely ledto the rise of Bernie Sanders and aDemocratic push to limit campaignfinancing, which allows anonymouswealthy donors to dictate policy.

Readers can learn about this andthe campaign finance system inMayer’s critically acclaimed book.

WE THE PEOPLEby Juan Williams

Issues including immigration, trade,

race, and income inequality all traceback to our Founders; Williamsfollows these important threadsback to their origin in his book.

Though not directly related totoday’s candidates, "We the People"

digs into the conversations that cyclein and out for generations of politics.

BONUS BOOK!

LOVE THAT BOYby Ron Fournier

In this apolitical book with politicalundertones, Fournier explores therelationship between him and hishigh-functioning autistic son, Tyler.

Tyler’s enthusiasm for presidentialhistory leads to meetings with BillClinton and George W. Bush, whoseconversations with the boy revealthe compassionate side of our mostrecent presidents.

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