A powerful force for Conservatism in America, the late Charles Krauthammer rose to prominence in the 1980s when he first started publishing a syndicated column for The Washington Post.
His insightful takes, focused mostly on politics and finances earned him the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for commentary. The Financial Times also called him the most influential commentator in America.
From there Krauthammer was a panelist on the weekly PBS program Inside Washington and prior to his passing he was a regular on Fox News.
He advocated for US involvement global politics including both the Gulf War and Iraq War. He even coined the term “Reagan Doctrine,” a policy that focused on supporting actors around the world who fought against Communism.
The Point of It All: A Lifetime of Great Loves and Endeavors
It is said that Charles Krauthammer turned the concept of column writing into an art.
In these pages are some of his very best columns, but there’s also much more. In addition to being a compendium of top works, Krauthammer has also penned a section on who he is as a man. The book sheds light on his motivations and his guiding principles giving you insight into his beliefs and the topics he chose to write on.
Things That Matter: Three Decades of Passions, Pastimes and Politics
Charles Krauthammer’s first published collection of his columns, Things That Matter includes everything from his most famous works, to his most controversial.
Every week for decades, his column in The Washington Post was a must read by politicians and anyone who even remotely cared about the politics and economics of the country.
He challenged readers to see things from a different perspective with keen insight and complex arguments.
From conventional Conservative viewpoints, Krauthammer also broke from tradition on more social topics, diverging from Conservative principles in places. Over time he waived from opposing NeoCons to supporting them, driven in part by the actions of 9/11 and an overwhelming desire across America to stamp out the dangers of radical Islam.
He wrote on topics as varied as Jewish destiny, America’s role on the world state, as well as topics as trivial as border collies to his passion of chess.
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