The authorized biography of Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards, by Leo Honeycutt.
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Apr 15, 2010
MaryHelen
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This was a very long book filled with data, it brought back memories. Although not an Edwards supporter, I admired his intelligence, leadership ability, organizational acumen, and quick wit. While other governors were inept in leading the legislature, there's no question that Edwards got things done as Louisiana's governor. He was a masterful state-level leader and popular with those in all walks of life. Despite speech and actions that led to suspician of corruption and/or extortion, there w
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May 23, 2011
Mike
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In tapping onetime reporter and Louisiana native, Leo Honeycutt, to write his “authorized” biography, Edwin Edwards doomed an otherwise intriguing story to a near laughable (if not at times painful) book. Given the rate at which this book was selling before it was even printed, I caution most readers to STOP. It is probably not worth reading. For those of you who are devoted fans of Louisiana political history you probably have to read this book, but only because others are doing so – it is,
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Jun 16, 2010
Patsye
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This was an interesting book. I really enjoyed reading about Edwin's early years, which helped to illuminate his behavior. The book was a noticeable whitewash, as it was presented totally from Edwin's side, but it did contain a lot of interesting details and sidelights to the Edwards years in Louisiana. All the familiar names were there. If you take it with a grain of salt, it is a worthwhile read, especially for Louisiana residents.
Apr 11, 2010
Noladishu
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Bad Bet on the Bayou is a much better book. Way too biased towards Edwards and the end is unreadably-bad. Could have used better editing, but I'd forgive them for that on the first edition.
Aug 05, 2011
Louisiana politics are certainly fascinating. Loved the anedoctal personal insights from EWE and his comtemporaries. However, I did find the book a bit long.
Feb 12, 2010
Lisa
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Lots of Louisiana history in this book. Not just about Edwards, but the history of the state of Louisiana.
Aug 11, 2010
Kirk
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While there are some technical problems with this book, it is nonetheless a fascinating look at several decades of Louisiana political history. Edwards is an incomparable figure in Louisiana's history, and I am very happy that I took the time to finish this rather lengthy book.
Mar 01, 2010
Jill
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Glad I read it - LOTS of LA history. Most of the political/trial stuff went over my head.
Jan 02, 2011
Sonya
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Gah. As much as I love Louisiana politics and Gov. Edwards, this book was so boring to slosh through. Leo Honeycutt needed a better editor.
May 30, 2010
This is OUTSTANDING!!! You must read it. It will enlighten, inspire, and cause you to reflect on all you know about Louisiana, politics, and life in general.
Mar 25, 2010
Wow. There is so much recent Louisiana History that I did not know because it happened either before I was born or when I was too young to pay attention, yet we never got that far in Louisiana History when I was in school. Amazing book that is incredibly well researched. And now I'm pretty sure I owe Gov. Edwards an apology for at least one thing I wrote during the 1995 Governor's Race.
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