Alvin S. Felzenberg served in two presidential administrations and was principal spokesman for the 9/11 Commission. He teaches at the University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg School for Communication and is the author of The Leaders We Deserved (and a Few We Didn’t). He lives in Washington, DC.
“Deeply researched and smoothly written. . . . A superb political
biography.”—Lee Edwards, Wall Street Journal
"A gracefully written and richly informative book."—Damon Linker,
New York Times
"Insightful. . . . this well-researched work will appeal to both
conservatives and liberals seeking to understand 'democratic
politics' and Buckley’s accomplishments as an author, commentator,
and leader."—William D. Pederson, Library Journal (starred
review)
"Al Felzenberg shows in this fine political biography . . . that
Buckley was ahead of his time when it came to promoting his views:
cross-pollinating every form of media, leveraging relationships
behind the scenes, and blending all this with the allure of
lifestyle (his own) and entertainment (that celebrated
wit)."—Cullen Murphy, Vanity Fair
"William F. Buckley was the most consequential journalist of his
era because he always was much more than a journalist. This is a
brisk, groundbreaking examination of Buckley's history-shaping role
as a tireless and sometimes audacious political operative."—George
F. Will
"History comes alive as this lively and important book takes us on
a trip covering Bill Buckley's views of twentieth-century
presidents."—Former U.S. Secretary of State George P. Shultz
"Here is the political Buckley, a revelation of range and
influence, wit, friendship, inexhaustible letter-writing, and a
subtle evolution of views. As always with Buckley, love of the
language came first."—James K. Galbraith, author of Welcome to the
Poisoned Chalice: The Destruction of Greece and the Future of
Europe
"Alvin Felzenberg tells the inside story of William F. Buckley,
Jr.'s relations--intimate, supportive, adversarial--with American
presidents over forty years. A fascinating peek behind the
curtain."—Richard Brookhiser, author of Founders' Son: A Life of
Abraham Lincoln
"Al Felzenberg’s fascinating tour de force of research comes at the
perfect time in American history, providing a sharp understanding
of the continuing attraction of a key figure shaping our politics
today."—Cokie Roberts, author and political commentator for NPR and
ABC News
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