From Batboy to Congressman
Thirty Years in the Us House
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"Perhaps best known for being one of seven House Republicans who voted against the Iraq War resolution, Congressman John J. Duncan Jr. spent thirty years in the US House. In this colorful series of anecdotes, Duncan provides an overview of experiences he has had in a long, productive life. While he touches on serious issues and challenges he faced, he has a deft eye for detail and a self-deprecating style that make this an unusual work. Following a roughly chronological order, there are stories about his family, early life, and experiences as a lawyer and judge, a long chapter on his congressi...
"Perhaps best known for being one of seven House Republicans who voted against the Iraq War resolution, Congressman John J. Duncan Jr. spent thirty years in the US House. In this colorful series of anecdotes, Duncan provides an overview of experiences he has had in a long, productive life. While he touches on serious issues and challenges he faced, he has a deft eye for detail and a self-deprecating style that make this an unusual work. Following a roughly chronological order, there are stories about his family, early life, and experiences as a lawyer and judge, a long chapter on his congressional career, some stories about celebrities, sports stars, and presidents he's met, and some highlights of his life after Congress"--