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Comment on Thoughts: ‘All the President’s Men’ by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward by susan

susan — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:16:58 +0000

I worked at the Post for 15 years as a copy editor before moving on. I have seen the movie a few times and the recent special on the making of it and all the new stuff on who Deep Throat was. Watergate will always be quite fascinating — how the president & his aides overstepped their bounds and finally were uncovered. It’s relevant in today’s politics. cheers.
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Comment on Thoughts: ‘All the President’s Men’ by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward by jenn aka the picky girl

jenn aka the picky girl — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:49:40 +0000

I haven’t read this book, but that movie is one of my all-time favorites. It’s partly what made me want to be a journalist once upon a time. So glad you enjoyed it. I definitely need to get to this one.

Comment on Thoughts: ‘All the President’s Men’ by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward by Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:39:21 +0000

This sounds so great and I’m almost embarrassed to say that I haven’t read it. YET.

Comment on Thoughts: ‘All the President’s Men’ by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward by Shannon @ River City Reading

Shannon @ River City Reading — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:11:18 +0000

I totally love this book, too. I always try to weave at least bits and pieces into my history classes because it’s such an amazing story. Funny that you mentioned the old style journalism, it’s just as amusing to watch the movie version – every wide shot of the office is basically a singular cloud of puffy smoke.

Comment on Thoughts: ‘All the President’s Men’ by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward by Bettina @ Books, Bikes, and Food

Bettina @ Books, Bikes, and Food — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:22:19 +0000

This sounds really, really great. When I was starting University, I wanted to be a political journalist or foreign correspondent. Things changed a bit, but I’m still a news junkie and political animal, so I think I might enjoy this book a lot. Putting it on my reading list!
Thanks for your glowing review! These moments when you realise what you do for a living has a meaning beyond the everyday treadmill are so precious.

Comment on Thoughts: ‘All the President’s Men’ by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward by Kerry @ Planes, Trains and Plantagenets

Kerry @ Planes, Trains and Plantagenets — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:15:20 +0000

What’s really amazing about this story (now, to me, also a 26-year-old in journalism) is that the Washington Post had the resources and the will to pay for two investigative reporters going through the phone book hunting for leads all day. I’m not so sure that would happen today – which is a massive, massive shame, because I totally agree this kind of journalism is IMPORTANT.

Comment on Thoughts: ‘All the President’s Men’ by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward by bermudaonion(Kathy)

bermudaonion(Kathy) — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:16:14 +0000

Boy do I feel old right about now. I read this in college and then went to see the movie.

Comment on Thoughts: ‘All the President’s Men’ by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward by Word Lily

Word Lily — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:08:50 +0000

I haven’t read the book, but we watched the movie several times in J-school. Such a thrilling story!

Comment on Thoughts: ‘All the President’s Men’ by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward by Shelf of Doom Redux (2013 TBR Pile Challenge)

Shelf of Doom Redux (2013 TBR Pile Challenge) — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:49:16 +0000

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Comment on Review: ‘Pain, Parties, and Work’ by Elizabeth Winder by Kim

Kim — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:05:55 +0000

I felt the same way at the beginning. It seemed like the book was going to be shallow (at least in the topics it was covering). I was really pleased that it ended up being more than that.