The Strong Man is the first full-scale biography of John N. Mitchell, the central figure in the rise and ruin of Richard Nixon and the... read full description
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Jun 15, 2008
Christopher
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Sometimes you have to wait a lifetime to find out what a person is truly like. James Rosen's splendid book on Nixon Attorney General John Mitchell is a testament to that. One hundred pages of footnotes (including over 250 interviews he personally conducted) in a 609 page book denote the vast and varied sources that Rosen, who started his research as a prodigious 21 year old fresh out of Johns Hopkins University, painstakingly assembled. The result is nothing less than extraordinary.
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Dec 22, 2011
alix
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Let me preface this four-star review by saying that I really enjoyed reading this book purely from an entertainment standpoint - It's well written, interestingly researched, and has a really compelling central character. However, based on its historical merit and contributions to Nixon/Watergate scholarship, I would have to say it ranks much lower.
The Strong Man starts out in a promising way: Based on previously unused primary sources, the author aims to write a biograhpy of former A More...
The Strong Man starts out in a promising way: Based on previously unused primary sources, the author aims to write a biograhpy of former A More...
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Oct 26, 2009
Grace
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James Rosen's book presents the facts surrounding John Mitchell and the "Nixon years" in a straight forward, engaging manner. Though some of the facts are difficult to hear, and some of the sections seem endless because the story itself becomes tedious, this is a book that should be read by every US citizen!
Rosen's massive research, conducted over a decade or more of intense study and analysis, sets the standard for all the biographers who follow. It answers questions for More...
Rosen's massive research, conducted over a decade or more of intense study and analysis, sets the standard for all the biographers who follow. It answers questions for More...
Nov 28, 2009
The U.S. history book of the year. This book is the result of 17 years of absolutely astonishing research and investigation. If you thought you knew everything about Watergate, then you must feast your eyes on the previously unpublished material Rosen has dug up.
Aug 10, 2009
Jeff
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A full report of the attorney general and his role in Watergate. I enjoyed it.
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May 22, 2008
Erik
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Whatever secrets John Mitchell did not take to the grave are recounted in this excellent biography. Sterling, exhaustive research and crisp writing bring this endlessly complex man to light. This bio is superlative historical writing, and an essential tool for understanding our "long national nightmare"
Jul 22, 2009
Paul
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Obviously sympathetic to Mitchell but pretty brutal on everyone else this is none-the-less a good read that still comes across fairly well balanced. Lots of detail from newly available sources the story does not get bogged down. Reads like a who done it. Real politic by the pros.
Oct 23, 2008
Andy
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I have been in a Nixon & Watergate state of mind. This was a very good book and somewhat exonerates AG Mitchell from most (not all) of the Watergate crimes. It also cast some aspersions about John Dean who some have heralded a hero or whistleblower of Watergate.
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Sep 01, 2008
Steve
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Tedious but very compelling. One constant of Washington is scandal. I highly recommend this for anyone interested in understanding the challenges all administrations face to vary degrees.
Nov 06, 2009
Grace
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Rosen's long-awaited masterpiece is a magnificient addition to the analysis of our nation's history---in particular the Nixon presidency years. It should be required reading in every university-level American history class.
Sep 10, 2009
Paul
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The John Mitchell biography written by one of America's brightest reporters. Fascinating read
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