All About the Story
News, Power, Politics, and the Washington Post
by Leonard Downie Jr
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Pub Date Sep 22 2020 | Archive Date Sep 21 2020
Perseus Books, PublicAffairs | PublicAffairs
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Description
In 1964, as a twenty-two-year-old Ohio State graduate with working-class Cleveland roots and a family to support, Len Downie landed an internship with the Washington Post. He would become a pioneering investigative reporter, news editor, foreign correspondent, and managing editor, before succeeding the legendary Ben Bradlee as executive editor.
Downie's leadership style differed from Bradlee's, but he played an equally important role over more than four decades in making the Post one of the world's leading news organizations. He was one of the editors on the historic Watergate story and drove coverage of the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. He wrestled with the Unabomber's threat to kill more people unless the Post published a rambling 30,000-word manifesto and he published important national security stories in defiance of presidents and top officials. He managed the Post's ascendency to the pinnacle of influence, circulation, and profitability, producing prizewinning investigative reporting with deep impact on American life, before the digital transformation of news media threatened the Post's future.
At a dangerous time, when health and economic crises and partisanship are challenging the news media, Downie's judgment, fairness, and commitment to truth will inspire anyone who wants to know how journalism, at its best, works.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781541742284 |
| PRICE | $30.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 368 |
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Featured Reviews
Victoria C, Reviewer
Thanks to Netgalley and PublicAffairs for giving me the chance to read Len Downie’s upcoming memoir. Typically I am not a fan of the memoir genre but I have a huge fascination for all things journalism, and especially the Washington Post, so this caught my eye. I must say I was not familiar with Len Downie, I only knew of other Washington Post editors from movies (All the President’s Men, The Post, Spotlight). Downie’s stories were fascinating and gave a great look at the decisions and stresses going on in the newsroom. The book was also a fantastic recent history lesson covering from the 1968 MLK assassination through the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. I highly recommend this title.
Lisa K, Reviewer
This was much better than I thought it was going to be and a behind the scenes look into a well known newspaper that has been around a long time. The author has been fascinated with news and journalism hos whole life and was lucky to get a job as an intern during his senior year of high school. Unlike some newspapers and columnists that share false news. Downie strives to share nothing but the truth even if it angers his boss and coworkers.
This had great insight into the journalism world and that it isn't as easy it looks. I appreciate the candor and honesty the author shares about his beloved career. I felt like I was along for the entire ride. Absolutely fascinating and a different kind of read for me. I hope he writes more because I would read it.
Thanks to Netgalley, the author and publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Available;: 9/22/20
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