Brad Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 I'm sure many of you know that writer Robert Caro has spent the last 35 years plus writing a multi volumed biography of Lyndon Johnson that are simply incredible books and essential reading, in my opinion; my favorite is volume 1. The books are a fascinating look at power: acquiring it and using it. The concern has been that since Caro is 85 he might not finish the fifth and final volume, which looks at the remainder of his presidency, including Vietnam. Yesterday, he published an article in the New Yorker, which is a brief excerpt from his new book Working, coming out in April about how he does research, what he's learned and so forth. The article has some great stories about his research on the Johnson books. He also reveals that the last book is still several years away. The Secrets of Lyndon Johnson's Archives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted April 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 On 1/21/2019 at 10:19 AM, Brad said: I'm sure many of you know that writer Robert Caro has spent the last 35 years plus writing a multi volumed biography of Lyndon Johnson that are simply incredible books and essential reading, in my opinion; my favorite is volume 1. The books are a fascinating look at power: acquiring it and using it. The concern has been that since Caro is 85 he might not finish the fifth and final volume, which looks at the remainder of his presidency, including Vietnam. Yesterday, he published an article in the New Yorker, which is a brief excerpt from his new book Working, coming out in April about how he does research, what he's learned and so forth. The article has some great stories about his research on the Johnson books. He also reveals that the last book is still several years away. The Secrets of Lyndon Johnson's Archives Robert Caro’s new book is out today and he was interviewed at the New York Times’ Times Talks. It’s a fabulous conversation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted April 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Here's brief article that was in Sunday's New York Times magazine. Robert A. Caro on the means and ends of power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost of miles Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 I’m going to get around to reading these eventually. Hopefully he finishes V. 5 as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted April 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 They’re all fabulous but the first one is my favorite. Let’s hope he’s able to finish volume 5. The Power Broker about Robert Moses, who remade NY in his own image, is pretty fabulous too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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