Huey Long

by T. Harry Williams Narrated by Tom Weiner

Overview

He was one of the most extraordinary figures in American political history.

Huey Long was a great natural politician who looked, and often seemed to behave, like a caricature of the redneck Southern politico and yet, at the time of his assassination, had become a serious rival to Franklin D. Roosevelt for the presidency.

In this “masterpiece of American biography” (New York Times), Huey Long stands wholly revealed, analyzed, and understood.

Editorial Reviews

E. Yoder

I know of no better American political biography.
—Saturday Review

From the Publisher

"A brilliant, bawdy, unforgettable picture of the most colorful, as well as the most dangerous man to engage in American politics." —Washington Post

SEPTEMBER 2009 - AudioFile

Finding insufficient material about politician Huey Long to adequately capture his past, the author sought hundreds of personal histories from family, friends, and acquaintances. They form the structure of an intimate biography, the kind to savor. Long, an unlikely mix of self-interest and altruism, led a life of scheming and intrigue worthy of becoming a novel. Many Louisianans populate the story, and Tom Weiner gives them perfect Southern accents. He mimics Martin Berman, the 1920s mayor of New Orleans: "You can make prostitution illegal in Louisiana—but you can't make it unpopular." Weiner employs a sharp, authoritative tone for Long, telling his amusing and sometimes apocryphal stories. The combination of excellent material, skillful composition, and Weiner’s engaging narration makes this audiobook easy to recommend. First published in 1969, the hardback was awarded both a Pulitzer Prize and a National Book Award. J.A.H. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169832396
Publisher:	Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Publication date:	06/17/2009
Edition description:	Unabridged

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