The Man Who Made Mark Twain Famous
Stories from the Kennedy Center, the White House, and Other Comedy Venues
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Ken Burns
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In The Man Who Made Mark Twain Famous, Cappy McGarr shares how he became an Emmy-nominated co-creator/executive producer of the Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, and got involved in national politics - all with charming southern style and a self-deprecating sense of humor.
For decades, Cappy McGarr has been in the room where it happens. With The Man Who Made Mark Twain Famous, he’d like to invite you into that room, complete with his color commentary on the other folks inside.
For the first time in print, Cappy reveals how the Mark Twain Prize was conceived, how it changed venues and networks, and even how it almost wasn’t renewed after a controversial first outing with Richard Pryor.
From there, Cappy pulls back the curtain for a behind-the-scenes look at over two decades of the Mark Twain Prize, sharing his take on the Kennedy Center’s tributes to Pryor, Jonathan Winters, Carl Reiner, Whoopi Goldberg, Bob Newhart, Lily Tomlin, Lorne Michaels, Steve Martin, Neil Simon, Billy Crystal, George Carlin, Bill Cosby, Tina Fey, Will Ferrell, Ellen DeGeneres, Carol Burnett, Jay Leno, Eddie Murphy, Bill Murray, David Letterman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Dave Chappelle.
Cappy also gives the inside scoop on several shows he produced from the East Room of the White House, including the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Plus, he tells tales from his involvement in national politics - including encounters with the likes of President Lyndon B. Johnson, Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, Governor Ann Richards, President George W. Bush, President Barack Obama, and many others.
“Reading Cappy’s book is not unlike sitting down to dinner with him and listening to the stories he has picked up from decades of rubbing elbows with political leaders and comedians alike. There are historic set pieces. There are laughs and howls and chuckles and chortles.” (Ken Burns)
Cappy is donating all of his proceeds from this book to the Kennedy Center Arts Education Programs.
©2021 Cappy McGarr (P)2021 Post Hill PressLos oyentes también disfrutaron...
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Why Didn’t Michael Riedel Read This Himself?
- De Tallulah en 01-17-22
De: Michael Riedel
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Talking to Canadians
- A Memoir
- De: Rick Mercer
- Narrado por: Rick Mercer
- Duración: 10 h y 3 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 45
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 40
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 40
What is Rick Mercer going to do now? That was the question on everyone's lips when the beloved comedian retired his hugely successful TV show after 15 seasons - and at the peak of its popularity. The answer came not long after, when he roared back in a new role as stand-up-comedian, playing to sold-out houses wherever he appeared. And then COVID-19 struck. And his legions of fans began asking again: What is Rick Mercer going to do now? Well, for one thing, he's been writing a comic masterpiece.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Mercer Killed and He Will Kill Again
- De Quinn M en 11-28-22
De: Rick Mercer
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Rachel Maddow
- A Biography
- De: Lisa Rogak
- Narrado por: Kirsten Potter
- Duración: 5 h y 17 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 455
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 385
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 382
Rachel Maddow has beaten the odds in a way that's novel in today's America: She uses her brain. In a world of banal and opinionated soundbites, she regularly crushes Sean Hannity's ratings thanks to her deeply researched reports. And in our highly polarized world, Maddow amiably engages the staunchest conservatives, while never hesitating to expose their light-on-facts defenses.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Absolute Pablum.
- De mj en 02-03-20
De: Lisa Rogak
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We Had a Little Real Estate Problem
- The Unheralded Story of Native Americans & Comedy
- De: Kliph Nesteroff
- Narrado por: Kliph Nesteroff
- Duración: 9 h y 34 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 180
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 153
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 156
It was one of the most reliable jokes in Charlie Hill’s stand-up routine: “My people are from Wisconsin. We used to be from New York. We had a little real estate problem.” In We Had a Little Real Estate Problem, acclaimed comedy historian Kliph Nesteroff focuses on one of comedy’s most significant and little-known stories: how, despite having been denied representation in the entertainment industry, Native Americans have influenced and advanced the art form.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing book!
- De Gregg Anderson en 03-22-21
De: Kliph Nesteroff
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Rush Limbaugh
- An Army of One
- De: Zev Chafets
- Narrado por: Erik Synnestvedt
- Duración: 8 h
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 212
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 120
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 120
Do you remember your first time? People tend to remember the moment they first heard The Rush Limbaugh Show on the radio. For Zev Chafets, it was in a car in Detroit, driving down Woodward Avenue. Limbaugh's braggadocio, the outrageous satire, the slaughtering of liberal sacred cows performed with the verve of a rock-n-roll DJ-it seemed fresh, funny and completely subversive.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Enjoyed it, despite poor narration
- De David en 06-02-10
De: Zev Chafets
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Street Gang
- The Complete History of Sesame Street
- De: Michael Davis
- Narrado por: Caroll Spinney
- Duración: 8 h y 21 m
- Versión resumida
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 184
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 115
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 117
When the first episode aired on Nov. 10, 1969, Sesame Street revolutionized the way education was presented to children on television. It has since become the longest-running children's show in history, and today reaches 8 million pre-schoolers on 350 PBS stations and airs in 120 countries. Street Gang is the compelling and often comical story of the creation and history of this media masterpiece and pop culture landmark.
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3 out of 5 stars
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An important subject, but hardly gripping
- De Scott T. Hards en 09-24-10
De: Michael Davis
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Singular Sensation
- The Triumph of Broadway
- De: Michael Riedel
- Narrado por: Shaun Taylor-Corbett
- Duración: 9 h y 43 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 81
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 66
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 66
The 1990s was a decade of profound change on Broadway. At the dawn of the '90s, the British invasion of Broadway was in full swing, as musical spectacles like Les Miserables, Cats, and The Phantom of the Opera dominated the box office. But Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard soon spelled the end of this era and ushered in a new wave of American musicals, beginning with the ascendance of an unlikely show by a struggling writer who reimagined Puccini’s opera La Bohème as the smash Broadway show Rent
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4 out of 5 stars
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Why Didn’t Michael Riedel Read This Himself?
- De Tallulah en 01-17-22
De: Michael Riedel
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Team of Five
- The Presidents Club in the Age of Trump
- De: Kate Andersen Brower
- Narrado por: Erin Bennett
- Duración: 9 h y 50 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 312
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 262
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 259
From the number one New York Times best-selling author of The Residence and First Women - also a New York Times best seller - comes a poignant, news-making look at the lives of the five former presidents in the wake of their White House years, including the surprising friendships they have formed through shared perspective and empathy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fascinating
- De Jean en 06-18-20
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Mobituaries
- De: Mo Rocca
- Narrado por: Mo Rocca
- Duración: 11 h y 45 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,045
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1,752
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,740
Mo Rocca has always loved obituaries - reading about the remarkable lives of global leaders, Hollywood heavyweights, and innovators who changed the world. But not every notable life has gotten the send-off it deserves. His quest to right that wrong inspired Mobituaries, his number one hit podcast. Now with Mobituaries, the audiobook, he has gone much further, with all new essays on artists, entertainers, sports stars, political pioneers, founding fathers, and more. Even if you know the names, you’ve never understood why they matter...until now.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Very good, but.....
- De Christopher en 11-15-19
De: Mo Rocca
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Seven Dirty Words
- The Life and Crimes of George Carlin
- De: James Sullivan
- Narrado por: Alan Sklar
- Duración: 10 h y 17 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 153
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 127
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 129
In Seven Dirty Words, journalist and cultural critic James Sullivan tells the story of Alternative America from the 1950s to the present, from the singular vantage point of George Carlin, the Catholic boy for whom nothing was sacred.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Carlin's CV with no Depth or Insight
- De Dubi en 01-23-14
De: James Sullivan
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Myrna Loy
- Being and Becoming
- De: James Kotsilibas-Davis, Myrna Loy
- Narrado por: Holly Palance
- Duración: 15 h y 44 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 52
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 45
The actress recalls her long, rich, and varied career in Hollywood, on the stage, and as a political activist.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great actress, great person, great book.
- De MikeEC en 10-15-20
De: James Kotsilibas-Davis, y otros
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November 22, 1963
- Reflections on the Life, Assassination, and Legacy of John F. Kennedy
- De: Dean R. Owen, Helen Thomas - foreword
- Narrado por: Arnell Powell, Kimberly Farr, Arthur Morey, y otros
- Duración: 10 h y 2 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 92
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 83
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 82
As the fiftieth anniversary of President Kennedy's assassination draws near, the events of that fateful day will undoubtedly be on the minds of many throughout the world. Here Dean Owen curates a fascinating collection of interviews and thought-provoking commentaries from notable men and women connected to that notorious Friday afternoon. Those who worked closely with the president, civil rights leaders, celebrities, prominent journalists, and political allies are among the nearly one hundred voices asked to share their reflections on the significance of that day and the legacy left behind by John F. Kennedy.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Disappointed in the content
- De ScoobyDo en 03-04-21
De: Dean R. Owen, y otros
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Clowns to the Left of Me, Jokers to the Right
- Opinionated Columns on American Life
- De: Michael Smerconish
- Narrado por: Michael Smerconish
- Duración: 13 h y 36 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 208
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 182
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 182
Opinionated talk show host and columnist Michael Smerconish has been chronicling local, state, and national events for the Philadelphia Daily News and the Philadelphia Inquirer for more than 15 years. He has sounded off on topics as diverse as the hunt for Osama bin Laden and what the color of your Christmas lights says about you. In this collection of 100 of his most memorable columns, Smerconish reflects on American political life with his characteristic feistiness.
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1 out of 5 stars
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All about Smerc and who cares about the victims
- De Mark J. Rosen en 12-10-20
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Baby, Don't Hurt Me
- Stories and Scars from Saturday Night Live
- De: Chris Kattan
- Narrado por: Chris Kattan
- Duración: 8 h y 46 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 668
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 607
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 605
Chris Kattan has defied comparison, expectations, and sometimes gravity with his inimitable style of physical comedy. By creating some of the most memorable Saturday Night Live characters, as well as his many roles in film and television, Kattan has remained one of the most fearless and versatile comedians in the world. Now, for the first time, Kattan opens up about eight seasons on SNL, performing alongside friends and future legends including Will Ferrell, Jimmy Fallon, and Tina Fey, and guest hosts from Charlize Theron to Tom Hanks to David Bowie.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Funny and complex.
- De Anna Jennings en 05-15-19
De: Chris Kattan
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My Song
- A Memoir
- De: Harry Belafonte, Michael Shnayerson
- Narrado por: Harry Belafonte, Mirron Willis
- Duración: 19 h y 39 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 164
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 147
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 146
Harry Belafonte is not just one of the greatest entertainers of our time; he has led one of the great American lives of the last century. Now, this extraordinary icon tells us the story of that life, giving us its full breadth, letting us share in the struggles, the tragedies, and, most of all, the inspiring triumphs.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing
- De Khafre en 12-30-11
De: Harry Belafonte, y otros
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When Women Invented Television
- The Untold Story of the Female Powerhouses Who Pioneered the Way We Watch Today
- De: Jennifer Keishin Armstrong
- Narrado por: Nan McNamara
- Duración: 9 h y 40 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 36
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 29
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 29
It was the Golden Age of Radio and powerful men were making millions in advertising dollars reaching thousands of listeners every day. When television arrived, few radio moguls were interested in the upstart industry and its tiny production budgets, and expensive television sets were out of reach for most families. But four women - each an independent visionary - saw an opportunity and carved their own paths, and in so doing invented the way we watch TV today.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Must Read T.V.
- De cindy en 05-18-21
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The Comedians
- Drunks, Thieves, Scoundrels and the History of American Comedy
- De: Kliph Nesteroff
- Narrado por: Kliph Nesteroff
- Duración: 15 h y 6 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 571
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 512
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 512
In The Comedians, comedy historian Kliph Nesteroff brings to life a century of American comedy with real-life characters, forgotten stars, mainstream heroes and counterculture iconoclasts. Based on over 200 original interviews and extensive archival research, Nesteroff's groundbreaking work is a narrative exploration of the way comedians have reflected, shaped, and changed American culture over the past 100 years.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Performance issues
- De E. A. Smith en 09-02-19
De: Kliph Nesteroff
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Ladies Who Punch
- The Explosive Inside Story of "The View"
- De: Ramin Setoodeh
- Narrado por: Ramin Setoodeh
- Duración: 9 h y 23 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,348
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 1,160
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,155
When Barbara Walters launched The View, network executives told her that hosting it would tarnish her reputation. Instead, within 10 years, she’d revolutionized morning TV and made household names of her cohosts: Joy Behar, Star Jones, Meredith Vieira, and Elisabeth Hasselbeck. But the daily chat fest didn’t just comment on the news. It became the news. And the headlines barely scratched the surface. Based on unprecedented access, award-winning journalist Ramin Setoodeh takes you backstage where the stars really spoke their minds.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Please never let this author narrate again! Ever!
- De Sean McCormack en 04-05-19
De: Ramin Setoodeh
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What It Takes
- The Way to the White House
- De: Richard Ben Cramer
- Narrado por: Keith Sellon-Wright
- Duración: 54 h y 35 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 152
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 131
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 132
An American Iliad in the guise of contemporary political reportage, What It Takes penetrates the mystery at the heart of all presidential campaigns: How do presumably ordinary people acquire that mixture of ambition, stamina, and pure shamelessness that makes a true candidate? As he recounts the frenzied course of the 1988 presidential race, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Richard Ben Cramer comes up with the answers, in a book that is vast, exhaustively researched, exhilarating, and sometimes appalling in its revelations.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great political book
- De Hebern en 09-11-20