Willie Brown: A Biography
by James Richardson
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Author: James RichardsonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1997-11-28
ISBN: 0520213157
Number of pages: 282
Publisher: University of California Press
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Summary: 5 Stars
This is probably the best biography I have ever read due to an extremely good writer. Richardson has a fascinating character to start with so that helps. In learning about Brown one learns a lot about California politics and politics in general. Nothing is hugely surprising but it is all riveting and I don't think I could say this about any other book I've read where politics is a main topic. However, what makes the book stand out is the excellent journalism. Richardson's writing is thorough without repetition or dry minutiae. He employs humor where appropriate and has objective insights. He also avoids the popular "new journalism" approach of making up conversations or other facts he couldn't possibly know about--a pet peeve of mine (think Bob Woodward).
It appears to me in reading the reviewers giving low ratings that they are miffed Richardson's account doesn't have a right-wing non-objective slant. To the extent you can discern any slant at all (and the book is quite objective) it's a middle of the road view, not liberal.
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