A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist takes readers inside the hearts and minds of presidential contenders. In its novelistic sweep, its newsbreaking revelations, and most of all its fascinating parade of telling details, What It Takes is one of the most extraordinary books ever written about American political culture.
When legendary Red Sox hitter Ted Williams died on July 5, 2002, newspapers reviewed the stats, compared him to other legends of the game, and declared him the greatest hitter who ever lived. Richard Ben Cramer, Pulitzer Prize winner and acclaimed biographer of Joe DiMaggio, decodes this oversized icon who dominated the game and finds not just a ...
In this revealing look at the life and career of baseball superstar Joe DiMaggio, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author explores the ways in which fame helped and hurt the American hero. Cramer clearly admires DiMaggio's achievements as a player, but is forthcoming about the many, many stories which disclose the more human side of this American legend. ...
The ebbing support for Israel among Western Governments is a major landmark in the history of the last decade and is, without a doubt, an issue that has already influenced many international events. Richard Ben Cramer, who has a Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the Middle East, now presents readers with HOW ISRAEL LOST, a definitive study of ...
With Pulitzer Prize-winning editor Cramer at its helm, this collection brings together the best writing on sports from the past year. Not just for readers of the sports pages, this year's selections embrace the world of sports in all its drama, humanity, and excitement.
Cramer penetrates Bob Dole's legendary reserve to decipher the enigma of his character and the vicissitudes of his career. Dole loyally served four Republican presidents--including one who treated him shabbily and another whose policies he often questioned--and has survived Congress for 35 years. Bob Dole is an invaluable barometer not only to ...
In this revealing look at the life and career of baseball superstar Joe DiMaggio, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author explores the ways in which fame helped and hurt the American hero. Cramer clearly admires DiMaggio's achievements as a player, but is forthcoming about the many, many stories which disclose the more human side of this American legend. ...
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Franklin Library
Date Published: 2000
Description: Signed by Author First edition. Precedes the trade edition. Signed by Cramer as issued. Gilt-stamped leather-covered boards, all edges gilt, satin pagemarker. Unread copy in Fine condition in the publisher's unopened shrinkwrap with all inserts included. Actual image of the book; not a stock photo. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Franklin Library
Date Published: 2000
Description: Signed by Author First edition. Precedes the trade edition. Signed by Cramer as issued. "Special Message" by Cramer for this edition. Gilt-stamped leather-covered boards, all edges gilt, satin pagemarker. Issued without dustjacket. Fine condition with all inserts included in the publisher's unopened shrinkwrap and original mailing carton (which has been opened). Actual image of the book; not a stock photo. read more
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