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Jack Newfield (1938–2004)

Auteur van Robert Kennedy; a memoir

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Geboortedatum
1938-02-18
Overlijdensdatum
2004-12-20
Geslacht
male
Nationaliteit
USA
Geboorteplaats
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Woonplaatsen
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Opleiding
Hunter College
Organisaties
Village Voice
New York Daily News
New York Post
New York Sun

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A book that takes an aggressive look at the scandals and corruption that dogged the mayoralty of New York City's Ed Koch during his three terms of office (1978-1989). Contrary to a lot of the nostalgia for Koch, the authors take the view that the administration was badly riddled with machine-politics corruption, and they make an interesting case that it was so, even though New York City did bounce back from its troubles of the mid-70s under Koch's tenure. Well worth a read. The only real problem is that the narrative has a tendency to jump seriously out of order in spots.… (meer)
 
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EricCostello | Nov 16, 2023 |
One of the greatest hustlers of all time.
 
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aleshel | Sep 19, 2007 |
Any book that includes Bill Hicks as a hero is pretty f-ing sweet. Each chapter is written by someone who chose his/her own Rebel. Inspiration comes from many sources.
 
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Werken
13
Ook door
1
Leden
389
Populariteit
#62,204
Waardering
½ 3.7
Besprekingen
3
ISBNs
29
Talen
1

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