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Family of Secrets : The Bush Dynasty, America's Invisible Government, and the Hidden History of the Last Fifty Years by Russ Baker (2009, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-101608190064
ISBN-139781608190065
eBay Product ID (ePID)72751540
Product Key Features
Book TitleFamily of Secrets : The Bush Dynasty, America's Invisible Government, and the Hidden History of the Last Fifty Years
Number of Pages592 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2009
TopicUnited States / 20th Century, Presidents & Heads of State, Political, American Government / General, American Government / Executive Branch
IllustratorYes
GenrePolitical Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
AuthorRuss Baker
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.6 in
Item Weight21.2 Oz
Item Length8.3 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
ReviewsPraise forFamily of Secrets: "One of the most important books of the past ten years."-Gore Vidal "A tour de force …Family of Secretshas made me rethink even those events I witnessed with my own eyes."-Dan Rather "Shocking in its disclosures, elegantly crafted, and faultlessly measured in its judgments,Family of Secretsis nothing less than a first historic portrait in full of the Bush dynasty and the era it shaped. From revelation to revelation, insight to insight-from the Kennedy assassination to Watergate to the oil and financial intrigues that lie behind today's headlines-this is a sweeping drama of money and power, unseen forces, and the emblematic triumph of a lineage that sowed national tragedy. Russ Baker'sFamily of Secretsis sure to take its place as one of the most startling and influential works of American history and journalism."-Roger Morris, former senior staff member, National Security Council, and author ofRichard Milhous Nixon: The Rise of an American PoliticianandPartners in Power: The Clintons and Their America "Left-wing paranoia? Baker, a solid investigative journalist, works hard to back up his claims a reader could choke on the complex, interwoven details inFamily of Secrets. He's a man on a mission, desperate to stop the "methods of stealth and manipulation that ... reflect a deeper ill: the American public's increasingly tenuous hold upon the levers of its own democracy."-San DiegoUnion-Tribune "Prodigiously industrious investigative journalist Russ Baker…. connects the dots between the Bushes and Watergate."-Lev Grossman,TimeMagazine Praise for Russ Baker:"In an era dominated by corporate journalism and an ideological right-wing media, Russ Baker's work stands out for its fierce independence, fact-based reporting, and concern for what matters most to our democracy…A lot of us look to Russ to tell us what we didn't know." -Bill Moyers, author and host,Bill Moyers' Journal(PBS) "Russ Baker has the three most important attributes of any great investigative reporter: He is skeptical, he is fearless, and he is indefatigable. Whenever he examines anything-including the most allegedly wellcovered topics-he breaks important new ground." -David Margolick, author and contributing editor,Vanity Fair, A tour de force ... Family of Secrets has made me rethink even those events I witnessed with my own eyes., "Prodigiously industrious investigative journalist Russ Baker...connects the dots between the Bushes and Watergate." -- Time "[Baker is] a man on a mission, desperate to stop the methods of stealth and manipulation that...reflect a deeper ill: the American public's increasingly tenuous hold upon the levers of its own democracy." -- San Diego Union-Tribune " Family of Secrets is much more than a non-fiction narrative of political history; Baker has created an historical document that is, ultimately, an act of courageous patriotism for a nation in need of self-examination and the truth." -- James Moore, Huffington Post "There's a wonderful book I'm reading, called Family of Secrets, by Russ Baker. He spent many years on it. And it's a family - forgive me, Bushes and Bushettes-a family of criminals. Why they're not all in jail I don't know. If I seem a little dazed, I've been reading about their crimes, and proposed crimes, and how they got away with it." -- Gore Vidal, "One of the most important books of the past ten years." -- Gore Vidal "A tour de force ... Family of Secrets has made me rethink even those events I witnessed with my own eyes." -- Dan Rather "Shocking in its disclosures, elegantly crafted, and faultlessly measured in its judgments, Family of Secrets is nothing less than a first historic portrait in full of the Bush dynasty and the era it shaped. From revelation to revelation, insight to insight--from the Kennedy assassination to Watergate to the oil and financial intrigues that lie behind today's headlines--this is a sweeping drama of money and power, unseen forces, and the emblematic triumph of a lineage that sowed national tragedy. Russ Baker's Family of Secrets is sure to take its place as one of the most startling and influential works of American history and journalism." -- Roger Morris, former senior staff member, National Security Council, and author of Richard Milhous Nixon: The Rise of an American Politician and Partners in Power: The Clintons and Their America "Left-wing paranoia? Baker, a solid investigative journalist, works hard to back up his claims - a reader could choke on the complex, interwoven details in Family of Secrets . He's a man on a mission, desperate to stop the "methods of stealth and manipulation that ... reflect a deeper ill: the American public's increasingly tenuous hold upon the levers of its own democracy." -- San Diego Union-Tribune "Prodigiously industrious investigative journalist Russ Baker.... connects the dots between the Bushes and Watergate." -- Lev Grossman, Time Magazine, Left-wing paranoia? Baker, a solid investigative journalist, works hard to back up his claims - a reader could choke on the complex, interwoven details in Family of Secrets . He's a man on a mission, desperate to stop the "methods of stealth and manipulation that ... reflect a deeper ill: the American public's increasingly tenuous hold upon the levers of its own democracy., "Prodigiously industrious investigative journalist Russ Baker…connects the dots between the Bushes and Watergate."-Time"[Baker is] a man on a mission, desperate to stop the methods of stealth and manipulation that…reflect a deeper ill: the American public's increasingly tenuous hold upon the levers of its own democracy."-San Diego Union-Tribune, Praise for Family of Secrets: "One of the most important books of the past ten years." Gore Vidal "A tour de force ... Family of Secrets has made me rethink even those events I witnessed with my own eyes." Dan Rather "Shocking in its disclosures, elegantly crafted, and faultlessly measured in its judgments, Family of Secrets is nothing less than a first historic portrait in full of the Bush dynasty and the era it shaped. From revelation to revelation, insight to insightfrom the Kennedy assassination to Watergate to the oil and financial intrigues that lie behind today's headlinesthis is a sweeping drama of money and power, unseen forces, and the emblematic triumph of a lineage that sowed national tragedy. Russ Baker's Family of Secrets is sure to take its place as one of the most startling and influential works of American history and journalism." Roger Morris, former senior staff member, National Security Council, and author of Richard Milhous Nixon: The Rise of an American Politician and Partners in Power: The Clintons and Their America "Left-wing paranoia? Baker, a solid investigative journalist, works hard to back up his claims a reader could choke on the complex, interwoven details in Family of Secrets . He's a man on a mission, desperate to stop the "methods of stealth and manipulation that ... reflect a deeper ill: the American public's increasingly tenuous hold upon the levers of its own democracy." San Diego Union-Tribune "Prodigiously industrious investigative journalist Russ Baker.... connects the dots between the Bushes and Watergate." Lev Grossman, Time Magazine Praise for Russ Baker: "In an era dominated by corporate journalism and an ideological right-wing media, Russ Baker's work stands out for its fierce independence, fact-based reporting, and concern for what matters most to our democracy...A lot of us look to Russ to tell us what we didn't know." Bill Moyers, author and host, Bill Moyers' Journal (PBS) "Russ Baker has the three most important attributes of any great investigative reporter: He is skeptical, he is fearless, and he is indefatigable. Whenever he examines anythingincluding the most allegedly wellcovered topicshe breaks important new ground." David Margolick, author and contributing editor, Vanity Fair, Prodigiously industrious investigative journalist Russ Baker.... connects the dots between the Bushes and Watergate., Praise for Family of Secrets: "One of the most important books of the past ten years." -Gore Vidal "A tour de force… Family of Secrets has made me rethink even those events I witnessed with my own eyes." -Dan Rather "Shocking in its disclosures, elegantly crafted, and faultlessly measured in its judgments, Family of Secrets is nothing less than a first historic portrait in full of the Bush dynasty and the era it shaped. From revelation to revelation, insight to insight-from the Kennedy assassination to Watergate to the oil and financial intrigues that lie behind today's headlines-this is a sweeping drama of money and power, unseen forces, and the emblematic triumph of a lineage that sowed national tragedy. Russ Baker's Family of Secrets is sure to take its place as one of the most startling and influential works of American history and journalism."- Roger Morris, former senior staff member, National Security Council, and author of Richard Milhous Nixon: The Rise of an American Politician and Partners in Power: The Clintons and Their America "Left-wing paranoia? Baker, a solid investigative journalist, works hard to back up his claims a reader could choke on the complex, interwoven details in Family of Secrets . He's a man on a mission, desperate to stop the "methods of stealth and manipulation that ... reflect a deeper ill: the American public's increasingly tenuous hold upon the levers of its own democracy." - San Diego Union-Tribune "Prodigiously industrious investigative journalist Russ Baker…. connects the dots between the Bushes and Watergate." -Lev Grossman, Time Magazine Praise for Russ Baker: "In an era dominated by corporate journalism and an ideological right-wing media, Russ Baker's work stands out for its fierce independence, fact-based reporting, and concern for what matters most to our democracy…A lot of us look to Russ to tell us what we didn't know." - Bill Moyers, author and host, Bill Moyers' Journal (PBS) "Russ Baker has the three most important attributes of any great investigative reporter: He is skeptical, he is fearless, and he is indefatigable. Whenever he examines anything-including the most allegedly wellcovered topics-he breaks important new ground." - David Margolick, author and contributing editor, Vanity Fair, "One of the most important books of the past ten years." -Gore Vidal "A tour de force … Family of Secrets has made me rethink even those events I witnessed with my own eyes." -Dan Rather "Shocking in its disclosures, elegantly crafted, and faultlessly measured in its judgments, Family of Secrets is nothing less than a first historic portrait in full of the Bush dynasty and the era it shaped. From revelation to revelation, insight to insight-from the Kennedy assassination to Watergate to the oil and financial intrigues that lie behind today's headlines-this is a sweeping drama of money and power, unseen forces, and the emblematic triumph of a lineage that sowed national tragedy. Russ Baker's Family of Secrets is sure to take its place as one of the most startling and influential works of American history and journalism."- Roger Morris, former senior staff member, National Security Council, and author of Richard Milhous Nixon: The Rise of an American Politician and Partners in Power: The Clintons and Their America "Left-wing paranoia? Baker, a solid investigative journalist, works hard to back up his claims a reader could choke on the complex, interwoven details in Family of Secrets . He's a man on a mission, desperate to stop the "methods of stealth and manipulation that ... reflect a deeper ill: the American public's increasingly tenuous hold upon the levers of its own democracy." - San Diego Union-Tribune "Prodigiously industrious investigative journalist Russ Baker…. connects the dots between the Bushes and Watergate." -Lev Grossman, Time Magazine, Praise for Family of Secrets: "One of the most important books of the past ten years." -Gore Vidal "A tour de force … Family of Secrets has made me rethink even those events I witnessed with my own eyes." -Dan Rather "Shocking in its disclosures, elegantly crafted, and faultlessly measured in its judgments, Family of Secrets is nothing less than a first historic portrait in full of the Bush dynasty and the era it shaped. From revelation to revelation, insight to insight-from the Kennedy assassination to Watergate to the oil and financial intrigues that lie behind today's headlines-this is a sweeping drama of money and power, unseen forces, and the emblematic triumph of a lineage that sowed national tragedy. Russ Baker's Family of Secrets is sure to take its place as one of the most startling and influential works of American history and journalism."- Roger Morris, former senior staff member, National Security Council, and author of Richard Milhous Nixon: The Rise of an American Politician and Partners in Power: The Clintons and Their America "Left-wing paranoia? Baker, a solid investigative journalist, works hard to back up his claims a reader could choke on the complex, interwoven details in Family of Secrets . He's a man on a mission, desperate to stop the "methods of stealth and manipulation that ... reflect a deeper ill: the American public's increasingly tenuous hold upon the levers of its own democracy." - San Diego Union-Tribune "Prodigiously industrious investigative journalist Russ Baker…. connects the dots between the Bushes and Watergate." -Lev Grossman, Time Magazine Praise for Russ Baker: "In an era dominated by corporate journalism and an ideological right-wing media, Russ Baker's work stands out for its fierce independence, fact-based reporting, and concern for what matters most to our democracy…A lot of us look to Russ to tell us what we didn't know." - Bill Moyers, author and host, Bill Moyers' Journal (PBS) "Russ Baker has the three most important attributes of any great investigative reporter: He is skeptical, he is fearless, and he is indefatigable. Whenever he examines anything-including the most allegedly wellcovered topics-he breaks important new ground." - David Margolick, author and contributing editor, Vanity Fair, Shocking in its disclosures, elegantly crafted, and faultlessly measured in its judgments, Family of Secrets is nothing less than a first historic portrait in full of the Bush dynasty and the era it shaped. From revelation to revelation, insight to insight--from the Kennedy assassination to Watergate to the oil and financial intrigues that lie behind today's headlines--this is a sweeping drama of money and power, unseen forces, and the emblematic triumph of a lineage that sowed national tragedy. Russ Baker's Family of Secrets is sure to take its place as one of the most startling and influential works of American history and journalism.
Dewey Decimal973.931092 B
Synopsis"Shocking in its disclosures, elegantly crafted, and faultlessly measured in its judgments."-Roger Morris, author of Richard Milhous Nixon and Partners in Power, How did the deeply flawed George W. Bush ascend to the highest office in the nation, what forces abetted his rise, and-perhaps most important-have those forces really been vanquished by Obama's election? Award-winning investigative journalist Russ Baker gives us the answers in Family of Secrets , a compelling and startling new take on the Bush dynasty and the shadowy elite that has quietly steered the American republic for the past half century and more. Baker shows how this network of figures in intelligence, the military, oil, and finance enabled-and in turn benefited handsomely from-the Bushes' perch at the highest levels of government. As Baker reveals, this deeply entrenched elite remains in power regardless of who sits in the Oval Office. Family of Secrets offers countless disclosures that challenge the conventional accounts of such central events as the JFK assassination and Watergate. It includes an inside account of George W.'s cynical religious conversion and the untold real background to the disastrous response to Hurricane Katrina. Baker's narrative is gripping, sobering, and deeply sourced. It will change the way we understand not just the Bush years, but a half century of postwar history-and the present.
LC Classification NumberE904.B35 2009
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- Feb 26, 2020
Liars and cheats? All in the family.
An eye opener, confirming with good data what was kinda "in the air" at the time, more so for W than HW, true master of deceipt vs next gen amateur. Definitely worth a good reading...esp for whoever writes this nation's recent history.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 08, 2020
Great info and in sight
Unbelievable info on the hidden facts of the Bush Family. Deeply involved in the US Govt and it's secrets. Great read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 26, 2018
Family of Secrets
I was told this is an excellent read, looking forward to reading it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 28, 2019
Great read
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- Aug 24, 2021
Great Read
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- May 30, 2024
Exactly as described! Perfect!
Exactly as described! Perfect!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
