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Summary: Still unmatched political reporting
Review: Once upon a time, political reporting largely consisted of adoring press releases about the president's activities. What little rumor existed was not aired in the national news out of habit of tradition. And then Watergate hit. At the time of the incident, both men initially believed it was a standard robbery, but as they got involved in the story, they realized there were many more layers not immediately present. The "low-level burgalars" were ultimately connected to the executive branch and the United States intellegence community. The final verdict in itself remains shocking, but adding to the intensity was the recognition that Nixon intentionally campaigned as the "Law and Order candidate" who would safeguard middle America. The contrast between the private and public personas amplified the scandal more than it otherwise would have been. If the initial newsroom policy in this book seems antiquated in today's world of regularly investigated political scandals, it is because a series of stories changed everything--for better or worse. After Watergate, the government would be subjected to more critical scrutiny and held accountable by the journalistic community. These two men set in motion a powerful legacy which extends well beyond their inital set of articles. I had seen the movie before the book, and after reading this classic tome, can verify the pages have the same suspense and intensity (if not more so) as the big-screen counterpart. Even if I knew the plot progression, reading the words of the reporters themselves
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Summary: A Big Woodward Fan
Review: What can I say that has not already been said? This book is very good and given the problems of the last administration, it is even more interesting. I am also a huge fan of Bob Woodward. Do yourself a favor and read The Final Days also by Bob Woodward. Together they give you a very good overview of the situation in the last two years of the Nixon White House.
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Summary: Investigative Report
Review: This book is the investigative account of Watergate and the cover up that followed more than it is about Watergate itself, in my opinion. It also does a great job talking about the decisions of Tom Bradlee to hold on stories or run with them. Ms. Graham is featured in this book and her role and support of these unknown reporters. This book not only educates us about the story of Watergate but the inner workings of the newpaper business. Once you understand the characters and who worked for whom, you won't be able to put the book down.
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Summary: Thirty Years Later, Every bit as Vital
Review: The brilliant reportage of two then unknown journalists, Robert Woodward and Carl Bernstein, helped expose a palace guard headed by a tragically unstable leader. The momentum generated from their courageous Washington Post articles brought Woodward and Bernstein fame and fortune, Pulitzers, and helped save our democracy at a time when President Nixon was trashing the U.S. Constitution and taking America down the dangerous slippery road to dictatorial tyranny. It all started with an event at the Watergate Complex later referred to by Nixon as "a third rate burglary." The more research Woodward and Bernstein did into a story Woodward thought initially was a routine burglary, the greater their astonishment as the list of contacts and involved characters reached ever higher into the top levels of the government, into ultimately the White House itself. Before long plea bargain deals were being made, more operatives were talking, and a Senate Watergate Committee was formed headed by Senator Sam Ervin of North Carolina, who became an immediate household name as the televised hearings generated the most interest to Americans since the McCarthy Committee hearings two decades earlier. If you want to read a cloak and dagger story truer and every bit as fascinating as those penned by the finest writers, this is a book you will want to read. Thirty years later "All The President's Men" retains its timeliness as we read about incredible stories of corruption and double dealings in the political world. After digesting this book it is much easier to evaluate corruption once it is observed by vigilant citizens. William Hare
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Summary: Abuse Of Power
Review: A fine, if somewhat dry, account of one of American journalisms finest hours. I'm rather shocked by some of the other reviews of this book which claim that it "proves" Woodward & Bernstein were "wrong," implying that Nixon et al were innocent. The episode those reviewers seem to be referring to was not an example of a reporter getting it wrong but rather being intentionally being misled by sources. There is a difference. And the fact is that they got it RIGHT. Of all the co-conspirators, Nixon was the only one who never could bring himself to admit his own guilt. This is why I become a news reporter.
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Summary: Very Interesting. Glad I read it.
Review: When I wanted to learn more about what Watergate was and what exactly happened this is the book I turned to. This book did an admirable job of explaining exactly what happened. However, this book is more about how the authors, who were reporters, found out about watergate and how they broke the whole watergate story. I am glad I read this book. It certainly opened my eyes and led me into other areas of interest regarding our political system and our leaders. However, I did walk away with some questions about Watergate itself- what the results of Watergate were? etc. A great book and a great introduction. Would that we had more reporters like this.
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Summary: A Fabulous Crime Story
Review: As a mystery author with my debut novel in its initial release (and a high school American government teacher), I consider Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward's ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN to be one of the finest detective stories ever written. It has all the elements of a classic mystery. Its leads are two hungry reporters who risk their lives to expose governmental corruption. There is a powerful villian in opposition to our heroic journalists, and some courageous indviduals in control of the newspaper who support the reporters when it would be easy to throw them to the wolves. There is even a shadowy character who hangs out in parking lots and passes on crucial information to our leads. If this book was fiction, no one would believe the plot. But it is true, sadly true.
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Summary: All the President's Men
Review: I picked this to read for an American History book report. It happened in my childhood, so I thought it would be good to find out more of the detail. It reads well and keeps you interested in finding out who gives in next and how the story unfolds. These two writer/reporters are privvy to great bunches of information and sources. They pick and pick until the dam breaks loose. During a few points, they fear for their lives and careers and have to make quick decisions to save themselves. Much better than I thought it would be!
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Summary: Watergate Scandal
Review: Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, the two men who exposed president Nixon's infamous scandal (Watergate), and the writers of "All The Presidents Men," tell a story on how Nixon was found guilty of several crimes. It begins with an employee (Carl) of the Washington Post finding out about Watergate and getting a tip on Nixon being involved, and he writes about it but he is not allowed to be printed until they are sure about it mean while the employer gives the old article to An editor (Bob) to rewrite. They later team up and investigate farther as a result they end up exposing Nixon
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Summary: My launching point says the author of $oft Money
Review: This story was the launching pad for my interest in writing. The story told by Woodward and Bernstein sparked my curiosity as a young boy. It is a story that is fact but reads like it has to be a work of fiction. The truth is rarely as facsinating as fiction, but in this case both Woodward and Bernstein have proven that even the plain old truth can be both entertaining and informative. I recommend this book to anyone who would like to sneak a peak into the underbelly of our nations government. The skull duggery that was present in the Nixon administration is a blue print fot the actions of our government officials even today.
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