Reporter
A Memoir
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Published:7th Nov '19
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This memoir chronicles Seymour Hersh's rise as a prominent investigative journalist, exploring key stories and encounters that shaped modern America.
In Reporter, Seymour Hersh recounts his journey from a teenager managing a struggling dry cleaning business in Southside Chicago to becoming one of America's most renowned investigative journalists. The narrative begins in the 1950s, detailing Hersh's early experiences as a crime reporter for the Chicago City News Bureau, where he honed his skills and developed a keen sense of justice. His relentless pursuit of truth and his ability to navigate complex political landscapes are highlighted throughout the book, showcasing his ingenuity and defiance in the face of adversity.
As Hersh's career unfolds, Reporter delves into his significant investigative pieces that earned him a Pulitzer Prize and international acclaim. The memoir is filled with vivid anecdotes, including encounters with prominent figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., Henry Kissinger, and various military officials. Through these experiences, Hersh sheds light on pivotal moments in American history, including the My Lai Massacre, Watergate, and the Abu Ghraib scandal, revealing the often murky waters of political and military accountability.
Ultimately, Reporter is not just a memoir; it is a reflection on the role of journalism in society and the moral complexities faced by those who seek to uncover the truth. Hersh's warmth and humanity shine through his recounting of these events, making this book essential reading for journalists and anyone interested in the power of investigative reporting.
One of America's greatest investigative reporters. * New York Times Magazine *
In a city and culture where screeching talk shows and preening columnists have largely supplanted old-fashioned shoe-leather reporting, and most 'investigative reporting' consists of the collection of carefully dispensed leaks, Hersh stands virtually alone. -- Rupert Cornwell * The Independent *
The most feared investigative reporter in Washington. * Guardian *
If there is a smoking gun lying around the White House, the reporter most likely to find it is Seymour M. Hersh. -- Scott Sherman * Columbia Journalism Review *
A whip-smart, preternaturally energetic outsider who . . . assembled a body of work that helps to radically revise the way Americans see their government. -- Bob Thomson * The Washington Post *
A groundbreaking journalist who has revealed some of America's darkest secrets. -- David Jackson * The Chicago Tribune *
The last great American reporter. * Financial Times *
Hersh's exposés of gross abuses by members of the US military in Vietnam and Iraq have earned him worldwide fame and high journalistic honors. * Foreign Policy *
Quite simply, the greatest investigative journalist of his era. -- David Remnick, Editor-in-Chief * New Yorker *
Hersh is necessary reading for anyone remotely interested in what went wrong and continues to go wrong in Iraq -- Praise for CHAIN OF COMMAND * The New York Times *
ISBN: 9780141989099
Dimensions: 197mm x 129mm x 22mm
Weight: 295g
400 pages