Walter cronkite new biography of ronald

“A majestic biography. . . . Cronkite is evidence that a job can be done just about perfectly.

Walter cronkite new biography of ronald

That goes for the man and this exceptional biography.” — The New York Times Book Review

“With the style and precision worthy of his subject, Douglas Brinkley’s biography of the late Walter Cronkite gives the icon his due.

. . . A keen, fair-minded book.” — The San Francisco Chronicle

“Walter Cronkite exemplified the glorious age of trusted journalism.

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In this deeply researched and brilliantly analytic biography, Douglas Brinkley captures his essence. He treats Cronkite as not just an icon, but as a real human with passions, loves, and occasional enmities. It’s a fascinating and valuable tale.” — Walter Isaacson

“Douglas Brinkley’s absorbing and well-researched book recaptures the high solstice of American television journalism and the man who most exemplified that moment.

It also illuminates, behind the scenes, a Walter Cronkite that millions of Americans thought they knew,