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All the President's Men
- Narrated by: Richard Poe
- Length: 12 hrs and 55 mins
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Summary
In the most devastating political detective story of the 20th century, two Washington Post reporters, whose brilliant, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigation smashed the Watergate scandal wide open, tell the behind-the-scenes drama the way it really happened.
Beginning with the story of a simple burglary at Democratic headquarters and then continuing with headline after headline, Bernstein and Woodward kept the tale of conspiracy and the trail of dirty tricks coming - delivering the stunning revelations and pieces in the Watergate puzzle that brought about Nixon's scandalous downfall. Their explosive reports won a Pulitzer Prize for The Washington Post and toppled the president. This is the book that changed America.
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- blaze
- 17-07-18
Could be a touch louder
Story is amazing, and it really goes into details both about the posts initial investigation like the film, but also covers the rest of it after... Only gripe would be the sound was a bit low at times.with so many names that are familiar sounding, you really need to hear who they are discussing at that particular moment.
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- Drew Lawrence
- 12-09-20
As important a book today as it was in 1974.
Thoroughly enjoyable. The similarities between Nixon's WH and Trump's are evident. The mismanagement, disinformation, downright lies and general incompetence.
If you enjoyed Pakula/Redford's film, do give this version of the book a listen.
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- Pandit
- 30-11-21
fabulous
brilliant narration, great writing one of the best investigative reporting of the last 100 years unlikely to be matched in scope
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- Turquelblue
- 28-06-18
And you thought 2016 was interesting
One of the classic pieces of investigative journalism. A must read for anyone interested in how power corrupts.
The standard question in future history exams will be: The 1972 and 2016 US election campaigns, compare and contrast.
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- Graham G Grant
- 22-05-21
Paranoia, power, and the pursuit of truth
The story of All The President’s Men is widely known. Those who haven’t read the book might well have seen the film. It’s about Watergate, told from the perspective of two Washington Post journalists. They’re at the forefront of prising out the truth about a rotten presidency drowning in its own secrets. It’s meticulous and intense. And it captures the spadework of journalism: the disappointments and triumphs. You’ll probably get confused - I did. The cast list is huge - and so is the conspiracy. Sometimes there are tangential investigations which seem to take us further away from the truth, rather than closer to it… there are blind alleys and dead ends. It also brings home how different investigative reporting was back then. Woodward rang White House aides using an old phone directory — and some talked. It’s hard to imagine it’d work like that these days, with battalions of press officers standing ready to repel and frustrate journalistic inquiry … but the duo’s sheer determination and thoroughness shine through. And they face many challenges. Woodward’s source, Deep Throat, would meet him in the early hours in a deserted car park. Towards the end, there’s a real sense that the journalists and their bosses are in danger, and that they’re firmly in the crosshairs of the Nixon regime - possible targets of electronic surveillance. The narration is great: a husky conspiratorial whisper well-suited to the material. Don’t worry if you lose track of exactly what’s going on. Generally the story moves on quite quickly to another aspect of the investigation. Despite the complexity of the material, the book progresses at a reasonable pace - you won’t be bored. And the story is fascinating as an insight into power and corruption, and the importance of a free Press to root it out …
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- M E Nettleton
- 30-11-22
A compelling tale
An absolutely fascinating story, which is both fact and action packed. The narrator carries the story and the weight of information with incredible ease. Highly recommended.
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- Shane canning
- 22-07-22
very good
just like the movie very very interesting and good woodward bernstein two very good at there job .
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- bruce wood
- 12-07-23
As gripping now as it was then.
A terrific story of one of the most tumultuous times of the US Presidency.
A complex narrative, heavy on names and dates, but clearly told.
The narration is solid and perfect for the subject matter. Whilst not an impersonation, the narrator's subtle change in tone when Nixon is being quoted is pitch perfect.
Still prescient and full of lessons that still need to be learned by US politics.
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- GMB
- 19-09-22
you know the end but....
still very interesting for all the back story and how the story came to light....
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- Mrs. T. L. Brown
- 27-01-13
Gutsy Reporting
The classic book of the two reporters from the Washington Post, who against all odds battled through the lies to get to the truth about Watergate and the cover up that took down the Nixon White House. An amazing piece of history, excellently read and the change in voices are very good.
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