| Write It When I'm Gone: Remarkable Off-the-Record Conversations with Gerald R. Ford Contributor(s): Defrank, Thomas M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0425223485 ISBN-13: 9780425223482 Publisher: Berkley Books OUR PRICE: $13.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2008 Annotation: The "New York Times" bestselleraand the candid voice of an American president In 1974, "Newsweek" correspondent Thomas M. DeFrank was interviewing Gerald Ford when the Vice President blurted out something astonishingly indiscreet. He then extracted a promise not to publish it. aWrite it when Iam dead, a Ford saida and thus began a thirty-two-year relationship. During the last fifteen years of their conversations, Ford opened up to DeFrank, speaking in a way few presidents ever have. Here the award-winning journalist reveals these private talks, as Ford discusses his experiences with his fellow presidents, the Warren Commission, and his exchanges with Bill Clinton during the latteras impeachment process. In addition, he shares his thoughts about both Bush administrations, the Iraq war, his beloved wife Betty, and the frustrations of aging. "Write It When Iam Gone" is not only a historical document but an unprecedented portrait of a president. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Presidents & Heads Of State - History | United States - 20th Century - Biography & Autobiography | Historical |
| Dewey: B |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 5.58" W x 8.16" (0.60 lbs) 320 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Chronological Period - 1970's |
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| Publisher Description: The New York Times bestseller?and the candid voice of an American president In 1974, Newsweek correspondent Thomas M. DeFrank was interviewing Gerald Ford when the Vice President blurted out something astonishingly indiscreet. He then extracted a promise not to publish it. ?Write it when I?m dead, ? Ford said? and thus began a thirty-two-year relationship. During the last fifteen years of their conversations, Ford opened up to DeFrank, speaking in a way few presidents ever have. Here the award-winning journalist reveals these private talks, as Ford discusses his experiences with his fellow presidents, the Warren Commission, and his exchanges with Bill Clinton during the latter's impeachment process. In addition, he shares his thoughts about both Bush administrations, the Iraq war, his beloved wife Betty, and the frustrations of aging. Write It When I?m Gone is not only a historical document but an unprecedented portrait of a president. |