Four Years in the Cauldron: The Gripping Story of an Irishman Making Sense of America

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Brian O’Donovan

Four Years in the Cauldron

The Gripping Story of an Irishman Making Sense of America

Brian O’Donovan

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Penguin Books Ltd
15 June 2022

Reportage & collected journalism; Religion & politics; Elections & referenda; Political structures: democracy

A fascinating insider account from the RT

US Correspondent brings us behind the scenes during turbulent times in America

From the start of his stint as RT 's Washington Correspondent Brian O'Donovan's lively and authoritative reporting of a tumultuous period in American life has been must-watch TV.

Four Years in the Cauldron is his account of four busy years working in the US. He draws a compelling picture, full of telling colour and detail, of covering its fractured politics, particularly the extraordinary presidency of Donald Trump and the knife-edge election of Joe Biden. And he gives his unique perspective on big stories such as the Covid emergency, the Capitol riot, the murder of George Floyd and trial and conviction of his police killer.

He also provides a visceral sense of what it's like living in a country shaped by guns, God, far-fetched conspiracy theories and the running sore of racism. Yet, drawing on his network of contacts, neighbours, friends and family connections outside the white-hot heat of Washington politics, he writes about the lives of ordinary American people with nuance and understanding.

Four Years in the Cauldron is a must-read for getting to grips with the US at a moment of profound reckoning.

By: Brian O’Donovan
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 223g
ISBN: 9780241993651
ISBN 10: 0241993652
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 15 June 2022
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , General/trade , Undergraduate , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Brian O'Donovan is RT 's Washington Correspondent, a post he has held since January 2017. Before assuming that role, Brian worked in News in RT as a multimedia journalist. Previously he worked with TV3 and Red FM radio. Four Years in the Cauldron is his first book.

Reviews for Four Years in the Cauldron: The Gripping Story of an Irishman Making Sense of America

[O'Donovan] captures well both the frenetic life of a reporter . . . and the Punch and Judy period in American politics that was the Trump presidency * Irish Times * An intriguing look at an extraordinary time . . . the book brings us to some fascinating places -- Ryan Tubridy A great read * The Last Word with Matt Cooper * An amazing book, full of stories and anecdotes -- Neil Prendeville * Red FM *