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Ron Brown: An Uncommon Life |
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A fascinating read about an equally fascinating man, Ron Brown: An Uncommon Life combines personal anecdotes and world events to tell the story of Ron Brown, the extremely influential lawyer, Democrat, and cabinet member who met such an unfortunate death in 1996. Author Steven Holmes neatly avoids much discussion of the conspiracy theories surrounding Brown's death, concentrating instead on his varied career and accomplishments. From his earlier connections with nonprofit agencies and civil rights organizations, he rose to become Bill Clinton's secretary of commerce, spending several years along the way as head of the Democratic National Committee. Beyond issues of race, party divisions, and corporate and government relations, Brown was a consummate dealmaker--Holmes says that "he believed less in choice than in combinations." Tales of mysterious fundraising, unusual personal relationships, and political back-biting are all downplayed in this biography, which is a pleasing change from the standard political-insider tell-alls that have become so common in the last decade. While no attempts are made to hide his long-term personal and financial relationship with Nolanda Hill, or some unfortunate fundraising events that made headlines years after the fact, these are presented blandly and without much editorial comment. Holmes makes use of interviews with friends, family, and political insiders, and lets the events tell the story--and a great story it is. --Jill Lightner
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