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by James Richardson (Author) "It cost $7 to bring Willie Lewis Brown Jr. into the world ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 282 pages
  • Publisher: University of California Press; New edition edition (28 Nov 1997)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0520213157
  • ISBN-13: 978-0520213159
  • Product Dimensions: 22 x 15.1 x 3.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,698,187 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A biography of the Californian politician Willie Brown, this book looks at Brown's life from his childhood, through his years as Speaker of State Assembly, to his election as San Francisco's mayor.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An insanely detailed overview of an amazing career, 26 Jan 1999
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Richardson has overlooked no musty archive, no potential interviewee, and no pesty detail in his amazing book about Assemblyman, Speaker, Speaker Emeritus, and now Mayor Brown. An essential read to understand Northern California and California politics from the seventies to the present day.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Crisply written, meaty and intelligent, 30 April 1997
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This review is from: Willie Brown: A Biography (Hardcover)
Jim Richardson not only tells us the compelling story of one of California's most dominant politicians, he also paints a portrait of California politics in the late 20th Century. Richardson's account is crisply written, intelligent and revealing. He uncovers raw history and presents anecdotes that transport the reader right into the backrooms and quiet corridors of power. "Willie Brown" is reminiscent of Robert Caro's treatment of Lyndon Baines Johnson, although Richardson's work is far less repetitive. The book is a must-read for people who want or need to know about the seminal issues of late-20th Century California -- and about the sometimes larger-than-life figures who shaped the debate and influenced policies.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Crisply written, meaty and intelligent, 30 April 1997
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This review is from: Willie Brown: A Biography (Hardcover)
Jim Richardson not only tells us the compelling story of one of California's most dominant politicians, he also paints a portrait of California politics in the late 20th Century. Richardson's account is crisply written, intelligent and revealing. He uncovers raw history and presents anecdotes that transport the reader right into the backrooms and quiet corridors of power. "Willie Brown" is reminiscent of Robert Caro's treatment of Lyndon Baines Johnson, although Richardson's work is far less repetitive. The book is a must-read for people who want or need to know about the seminal issues of late-20th Century California -- and about the sometimes larger-than-life figures who shaped the debate and influenced policies.
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