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A Good Life (Paperback)

by Ben Bradlee (Author)
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  • Paperback: 512 pages
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd; 1st Touchstone Ed edition (1 Sep 1997)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0684825236
  • ISBN-13: 978-0684825236
  • Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 17.3 x 3.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 79,991 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Tracing his journey from Harvard, through the Pacific war, to postwar Paris, to the height of success as editor of "The Washington Post," the famous newspaperman reveals how he changed American journalism and politics.

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4.0 out of 5 stars An insightful read, with some surprises, 21 Nov 1998
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I bought this book having been fascinated with Watergate, Nixon, All The Presidents Men, The Final Days etc. hoping for an insight into events surrounding Watergate in particular. What I got was surprise after surprise, especially Bradlee's relationship with the Kennedy's. Of course Bradlee does provide a personal slant on Watergate, vividly portraying the intense pressure the Washington Post was under at the time. While Bradlee came from, and exploited, well-heeled connections, he also possesses street cred in abundance. The film portrayal of Bradlee as a tough nut with a boyish sense of adventure, appears accurate in light of this autobiography. Not a particularly modest man, but then again, neither were his achievements. Well worth the read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars His personality shines through!, 21 May 1999
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The most entertaining aspect of this book has to be Bradlee's personality. He is not afraid to make light of his own mistakes and lets you know when he later feels he lost his temper or acted rashly. I really enjoyed his candor. This is not some boring look back, this guy is a great storyteller!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Well-written memoir of a journalist with integrity, 2 May 1999
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Bradlee's life story is fascinating. Although he admits he was lucky, he knew how to capitalize on every opportunity. He also had tremendous integrity which is frequently not present in journalism today. The book also offers insight into two important historical events of the late 20th century: Viet Nam and Watergate. The style is easy to read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars "entitlement" problematic, but still well done
the booklist review says it best--there is an undercurrent of class entitlement that runs through this memoir, but the book is so good as a whole that bradlee can easily be... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting first-hand account of recent U.S. history
As a reporter and newspaper editor Ben Bradlee was able to experience important historical events as they were in the making. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars an interesting ,well written book. enjoyed the experience.
Ben Bradlee's career as a journalist encompassed many of the most important events of the late 20th century: from World War II to... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating read
A friend asked me why I would want to read a book about a retired editor of a newspaper concerned mainly about politics and government in a city far, far away. Read more
Published on 9 Jan 1997

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