Every Man A King: The Autobiography Of Huey P. Long
by Huey P. Long
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Author: Huey P. LongEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1996-03-21
ISBN: 0306806959
Number of pages: 412
Publisher: Da Capo Press
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Summary: 5 Stars
Being somewhat a student of history and a Louisiana resident for 43 years, I find the blustery, self-promoting Huey Long to be surprisingly modest in his autobiography.
He passes off some of his greatest accomplishments -- providing free textbooks for all children enrolled in public and private schools, paving highways and constructing bridges to replace ferries -- in summary sentences while focusing in depth on the politics.
He even admits mistakes, like greeting German ambassadors in his pajamas.
The book is written in a conversational manner and is an easy, enjoyable read. His use of news articles ranting against his tactics is unexpected but he passes it off as their being a puppet of his arch enemy the Standard Oil Company, which is now Exxon.
It's easy to see why people either loved him or hated him. He was a champion of the common man while pocketing as much as he could along the way.
I recommend this book for anyone who is interested in how a small-town egomaniac can rise to power and wealth by inspiring the public and, at least in his eyes, doing it for the public good.
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