Grand Illusion: The Untold Story of Rudy Giuliani and 9/11
Wayne Barrett; Dan Collins
ISBN 10: 0060536608 ISBN 13: 9780060536602
Published by Harper, 2006
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Synopsis:
A pair of investigative journalists challenges beliefs about Giuliani's leadership during the events of September 11, arguing that the attacks enabled the mayor to reinvent his public image and followed two terms during which Giuliani failed to promote security interests. 50,000 first printing.
Review:
"An eye-opener." -- People
An eye-opener. --People
."..exposes deep flaws in the mayor's management leading up to that day...flaws that warrant scrutiny...."--Newsday
"An eye-opener."--People
."..signals an unofficial end to the honeymoon that 'America's mayor' has enjoyed over the past five years...--Daily News
."..highly critical but rational and documented study of Giuliani's mayoralty of New York City in relation to 9/11."--Library Journal
"Barrett and Collins leave no stone unturned to prove their thesis."--Washington Post Book World
."..exhaustively researched and unsentimental peek behind the mythology..."--Daily News
."..a dissection of what happened on 9/11, often with years of history woven in."--Daily News
"A revisionist, critical look at the actions and policies of the former New York mayor and potential presidential candidate."--USA Today
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Title: Grand Illusion: The Untold Story of Rudy ...
Publisher: Harper
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket