The third New York Times bestseller in John Lithgow's satirical
poetry series.
Following the success of Dumpty and Trumpty Dumpty Wanted a Crown,
award-winning actor, author, and illustrator John Lithgow presents the
third book in his runaway hit series. While the blatant corruption and
abuse of power of the Trump era was shocking, it was actually nothing
new. In A Confederacy of Dumptys, Lithgow shifts his focus to some of
the biggest scoundrels in American history, from Richard Nixon to Newt
Gingrich, Leona Helmsley to the Sackler family. He deftly wields the
power of the limerick and line-drawing to describe despicable events
such as Watergate and the January 6th insurrection. American history,
Lithgow reveals, is rife with powerful and deeply crooked men and women.
Delivered in verse filled with his trademark wit and cutting humor, and
accompanied by clever illustrations, this exuberant book tells the
stories--corrupt, criminal, or just plain crummy--of history's
long-forgotten villains and today's most prominent bad actors.
Digital audio edition read by author John Lithgow.
BELOVED AUTHOR: John Lithgow has delighted audiences for decades,
starring in hit TV series like 3rd Rock from the Sun, Dexter, and
The Crown, and in critically acclaimed films such as The World
According to Garp, Terms of Endearment, and Bombshell. He has
published several beloved children's books.
BESTSELLING SERIES: All three books in Lithgow's political satire
series, Dumpty, Trumpty Dumpty Wanted a Crown, and A Confederacy of
Dumptys, have become New York Times bestsellers and garnered critical
and popular acclaim.
NOT JUST TRUMP: Where the previous books in the series took aim squarely
at Trump, this book captures a wider array of present-day scoundrels and
historical wrongdoers. A Confederacy of Dumptys provides plenty of
entertainment and insight for the post-Trump era and serves as a potent
reminder to not repeat history.
Perfect for:
- Fans of the previous books in the series: Dumpty and Trumpty Dumpty
Wanted a Crown
- Humor fans: readers of books like Don't Sit on My Bed by Phoebe
Robinson, If You Gave a Pig the White House, and fans of classic
comics such as The Far Side
- Readers of political nonfiction such as Midnight in Washington by
Adam Schiff, On Tyranny: Graphic Edition by Timothy Snyder, or
The Trump Tapes by Bob Woodward
- Political satire lovers and fans of Stephen Colbert, Trevor Noah, Jon
Stewart, or Chelsea Handler
- Makes a great gift or stocking stuffer for dads, political junkies,
poetry lovers, and history buffs
