A biography of bill clinton by david maraniss 1996, paperback at the best. It gives in depth detail about his work on various campaigns and his lifestyle, and tracks his voyage right up to his announcement that he would run for president of the united states. A biography of bill clinton by maraniss, david isbn. In his debut book, pulitzer prizewinning washington post reporter maraniss uses wellhoned journalistic skills to dig out the events of clintons life from. A biography of bill clinton was published in 1995 and remains one of the most popular biographies of clinton. A biography of bill clinton, published by simon and schuster, which won the pulitzer prize. In his debut book, pulitzer prizewinning washington post reporter maraniss uses wellhoned journalistic skills to dig out the events of clintons life from childhood until the day he declared for the presidency in october 1991.
That nickname kept coming back to me as i read first in his class which, by the way, clinton wasnt, except metaphorically. Who exactly is bill clinton, and why was he, of all the brilliant and ambitious men in his generation, t. Maraniss won a pulitzer covering clintons campaign, and his book on the man is nonpareil. Washington post reporter maraniss is at his best portraying clinton as a product of the 1960s, when his life experiences and views were tempered by liberalism. Maraniss interviewed some 400 people, all of whom spoke on the record. Who exactly is bill clinton, and why was he, of all the brillian. Maraniss is an author and journalist who won the pulitzer prize for national reporting in 1993. But even when maraniss is intent only on laying out clintons impressive talents and achievementsthis book ends at the opening of his. First in his class book by david maraniss official. First in his class explores bill clintons entire life, from his high school days, through his journeys to georgetown, oxford and yale, and then on to his political career. Maranisss book complements john brummetts highwire lj 91594, which also sees clinton as a product of either his educational or geographical roots. In his best times, one can see the seeds of disaster. Bill clinton a touchstone book touchstone ed by david maraniss isbn.
Both cities are important locations in his latest book, his 12th in a distinguished list that also includes the essential 1995 biography of bill clinton, first in his class. A pulitzer prizewinning reporter and author, he has served as maryland reporter, maryland editor. First in his class is the definitive book on bill clinton. A biography of bill clinton paperback february 8, 1996 by david maraniss author. Maraniss talked about his recently published book, first in his class. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. First in his class book by david maraniss official publisher page.
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