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 Write It When I?m Gone is not only a historical document but an unprecedented portrait of a president.
By:
Thomas M. DeFrank
Imprint: Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 209mm,
Width: 140mm,
Spine: 21mm
Weight: 283g
ISBN: 9780425223482
ISBN 10: 0425223485
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 02 September 2008
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Write It When I'm GonePrologue One. April 1974 Two. Air Force Two Three. White House Years Four. New Life/Jerry Ford Inc. Five. 1991The First Interview/Nixon Six. The Reagans Seven. The Clintons Eight. Carter, 41, and 43 Nine. Staying in the Game Ten. Personalities Eleven. Lifestyles Twelve. March 2004 Thirteen. Growing Old Fourteen. Lunch with a LegendMay 11, 2006 Fifteen. November 2006 Epilogue Acknowledgments Index
Thomas M. DeFrank is an award-winning journalist and the bestselling author of Write It When I'm Gone- Remarkable Off-the-Record Conversations with Gerald R. Ford. He is a contributing editor for the National Journal. He lives in Washington, DC.
Reviews for Write It When I'm Gone: Remarkable Off-the-Record Conversations with Gerald R. Ford
?Sheds new light on the nation's only unelected president, his turmoils, and candid thoughts.?<br> ? Washingtonian <br><br> ?Intriguing.? <br>? Los Angeles Times <br><br> ?Ford's comments are always fascinating? Political junkies will love this book.?<br> ? Richmond Times-Dispatch <br><br> ?Gives the world some juicy, posthumous candor.? <br>? Chicago Tribune <br><br>
