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As of this review, I have only finished about 60% of the book. Thus far it is a book without equal on a subject that needs to be pursued and give Dorothy Kilgallen her day in the sun and due justice denied her. I usually will have nothing to do with a book that starts dealing in conspiracy theories. And the conspiracy theories didn't start coming in until about half way through the book. But THIS IS ONE CONSPIRACY THEORY that finally makes sense because of how Mark Shaw researched the book and his presentation as a lawyer and author. His careful research along with his carefully crafted words make for a decidedly intelligent read. I have just recently returned to watch the old What's My Line on YouTube. These episodes offer an unvarnished look into Dorothy Kilgallen's excellence as a reporter. With nearly each passing episode to see her operate is an experience that I would hope that readers of this book will avail themselves. It also represents TV during the years where programming did not cater to the lowest common denominator and there was no fear of display of wealth and taste on the part of the lady panelists. But by far Dorothy Kilgallen is truly the game-playing and winning star, done with ease and intelligence. The portion unfinished is awaiting and I might update this entry then. I would like to think that course work in universities offering degrees in broadcast research and reporting would develop a unit that Dorothy would teach. Then, set the students on a path that has a very clear orientation that reporting and not muckraking is their charge as reporters who carry a responsibility to the public, not to try and make a name for themselves. The reporters who stumbled onto the Watergate affair were in to research and report, not to gain fame through who can provide the most titillating next headline on tomorrow's newspaper. Dorothy is clearly a role model to be emulated and Shaw's book is an intimate look at her through his transparent writing.Read full review
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This figure moved gracefully among the disparate worlds of print journalism and show business. Her reputation was impeccable, and she became one of those individuals whose integrity and love of the truth rankled those who thrived in a corrupt, thuggish system. She deserves to be more well known, and this book helps. But it's author is guilty of sensationalistic tabloid-style speculation, and the grammar and syntax scream for a red pencil.
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This book is fantastic! Reels you in from page one. Keeps your interest I had wanted this book for months, & now that I have it, I can't stop reading it! It's about Dorothy Kilgallen, who was a panelist on What's My Line? for many years. But she also was a journalist, and a very good one, that took her job seriously. This book may be more popular with people that are over 50. I'm old enough that I remember Dorothy & What's My Line? & a lot of the people in the book. My main interest was what role Dorothy played in the investigation of the Kennedy assassination. It's very intriguing & I highly recommend it! Even if you're under 50!
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This fairly recent book is a fantastic read for a possible murder case that occurred over fifty years ago. The author painstakingly goes through the available evidence as well as surviving participants in an endeavor to see if famed journalist and TV personality Dorothy Kilgallen was murdered. While there is no obvious smoking gun, the facts laid out herein are compelling and it is to be hoped that this book may prompt further investigations.
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Mark Shaw has done an excellent job of presenting the facts of this fifty plus mystery murder case of a woman investigative reporter/journalist. The book is a page turner and offers a bit of history concerning hollywood, NYC, and mafia involvement in political matters.
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