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“The work that brought down a presidency...perhaps the most influential piece of journalism in history” (Time)—from Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, #1 New York Times bestselling authors of The Final Days.
The most devastating political detective story of the century: two Washington Post reporters, whose brilliant, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigation smashed the Watergate scandal wide open, tell the behind-the-scenes drama the way it really happened.
One of Time magazine’s All-Time 100 Best Nonfiction Books, this is the book that changed America. Published just months before President Nixon’s resignation, All the President’s Men revealed the full scope of the scandal and introduced for the first time the mysterious “Deep Throat.” Beginning with the story of a simple burglary at Democratic headquarters and then continuing through headline after headline, Bernstein and Woodward deliver a riveting firsthand account of their reporting. Their explosive reports won a Pulitzer Prize for The Washington Post, toppled the president, and have since inspired generations of reporters.
All the President’s Men is a riveting detective story, capturing the exhilarating rush of the biggest presidential scandal in US history as it unfolded in real time.
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"In spite of its slow start, All the President's Men is the riveting story of the investigative calisthenics Washington Post reporters Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward performed to uncover one of the greatest political scandals in American history. Tracing Watergate, and the quasi-legal entanglement of activities of which Watergate was only a part, from pawns like James McCord and Donald Segretti all the way to the President's innermost circle of allies was no small feat. Bernstein and Woodward's courage, persistence and ingenuity, in combination with their connections to reliable sources like the mysterious Deep Throat, the reluctant Bookkeeper and Hugh Sloan, is what led them to gradually break down the layers of insulation between the White House and the American public. The stories they uncovered went ever higher, and ever more controversial. This is not only a comprehensive account of the Watergate scandal, but a reminder, a warning of what our civil servants are capable of."
— Alicia (4 out of 5 stars)
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“The work that brought down a presidency … Perhaps the most influential piece of journalism in history.”
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“A fast-moving mystery, a whodunit written with ease…A remarkable book.”
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“An authentic thriller.”
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“Much more than a ‘hot book.’ It is splendid reading…of enormous value…A very human story.”
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“Fascinating, stimulating…One of the greatest detective stories ever told.”
— Denver Post -
“Exhilarating and candid…trip-hammer reportage.”
— Publishers Weekly
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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize
All the President's Men Listener Reviews
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lynda mooney, 5/18/2022
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Robert Johansson, 4/23/2021
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" Watergate starts as a little break-in into an unimportant office (as far as elections are concerned) to move a bug from a hair-appointment-makng secretary's phone. What an inauspicious beginning to such a mess. And then two curious reporters follow the money used to pay for the break-in and a president tries to block the curious reporters and the even more curious Senators and history is made. In a nut-shell, this is Watergate. This is the reporter's story which led to a stunning historical event. It helps that Bernstein and Woodward a good writers as well. This book needs to be read by all informed Americans. "
— Carolyn, 2/19/2014 -
" Very well done. It describe in detail how two reporters discovered what was to be one of the biggest scandals in American history. It gave an accurate portrayal of the significance of the stand the Washington Post took in protecting its journalists and running a story despite the immense pressures it was getting from the White House and others. "
— Anne, 2/3/2014 -
" It reads like a thriller novel, but it was all true! "
— Robin, 1/28/2014 -
" This is a book that I should have read a long time ago.It was very interesting a must read for anyone who follows politial events,true crime etc. it's amazing how a few people in power can become so paranoid about anything that there willing to go against there beliefs and commit crimes they would not ordinarly commit. Power corrupts. "
— Patrick, 1/25/2014 -
" What's most striking is how terribly this book is written. Not that I could put it down. (ps totally addicted to the movie adaptation, which I've seen like 7 times now) "
— Stephen, 1/23/2014 -
" This book is probably only a 4, but I was so caught up in this piece of history that I gave it a 5. Whiile reading, I kept forgetting I was reading non-fiction and would think it was a thriller. I also would mix up the Nixon and Bush Jr. Administrations in my head while reading. "
— Bronwyn, 1/21/2014 -
" This non-fiction mystery novel kept on the edge of my seat at the end of every single chapter. "All The President's Men" follows the story of two young reporters from the Washington Post and there journey as they solve the mysterious burglary at the Democratic headquarters at the Watergate office-apartment-hotel complex. The more you read the story unfolds. The simple burglary changes to a tale of conspiracy and deception that leads to the ultimate resignation of president Nixon. I suggest this to anyone who enjoys reading. "
— David, 1/20/2014 -
" I read this while I was in J-school. It was relatively boring drawn out exercise in Bernstein hero worship. The author is exposed as a self agrandising opportunist still playing out his hand in using the ebittered deep throat annomininity to run his career on fumes. Woodward and Bernstein are washed up loosers who even Redford and Newman could not gloss. Do not waste your time. "
— Doug, 1/6/2014 -
" This is one of the best books I've ever read. I thoroughly enjoyed it even though I was just a wee kid when all these shenanigans when down. "
— Dutch, 12/25/2013 -
" re-read this, again--the book is starting to break at the spine. It's the copy I bought in 1976, when I was fifteen (and able to follow the story a bit better than I could at eleven, twelve, and thirteen . . . .) "
— Barbara, 12/5/2013 -
" Well written journalism, reads like a thriller and keeps your interest. Nixon was a frightening fellow, but the shock of the deeds he did is lessened by the travesties of Bush 43. "
— Zachary, 11/15/2013 -
" Who didn't want to be an investigative reporter after reading this book? Interesting contrast of styles between Bernstein and Woodward. "
— Cindy, 11/1/2013 -
" I've read this book twice; once in high school and again for a college course. It's a great investigative-journalism story. "
— Holly, 10/21/2013 -
" Great book on Watergate, Richard Nixon, and all of the yahoos that allowed the whole things to happen. Bernstein proves in this book why he was the man that could go head to head with the Nixonian machine to uncover the truth. "
— Jeremy, 9/29/2013 -
" Excellent re-telling of the Watergate conspiracy. Only complaint would be that the book is all facts, no fluff. "
— Theresa, 9/14/2013 -
" I devoured this book when I read it in high school. I was at the perfect idealistic age and got very caught up in the excitement of the activism and journalistic heroism. Plus, it is fascinating from a historical perspective and super readable. "
— Sophie, 8/23/2013 -
" One of the best books I've read in a long time! An engrossing thriller that takes you behind the scenes in the Washington Post's Watergate reporting. "
— Olivia, 8/14/2013 -
" Read it....you'll be glad you did! "
— Ponder, 7/28/2013 -
" facinating! I didn't know much about Watergate, well, much other than "I am not a crook." :) This reads really well - kudos to Mr. Bernstein! "
— Heather, 7/16/2013 -
" A classic. Really a bit weird that Carl Bernstein refers to himself in the third person, though. "
— Emily, 6/10/2013 -
" More than anything, this is about what it is to be a great reporter. And about how, ofentimes, being a great reporter involves hiding out in a porn theater to avoid being subpoenaed. "
— Ali, 4/15/2013 -
" The book is waaay better than the movie. "
— Brent, 2/2/2013 -
" Having lived through Watergate, this book brought it back to life with great clarity. "
— Betty, 10/30/2012
About the Authors
Carl Bernstein is the author or coauthor of five bestselling books, most notably All the President’s Men, written with Bob Woodward. He, Woodward, and the Washington Post were awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for breaking and investigating the Watergate story, which led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon and set the standard for modern investigative reporting. He is also the author of biographies of Pope John Paul II and Hillary Clinton and a memoir of his family’s experiences during the McCarthy era. He is an on-air political analyst for CNN and a contributing editor for Vanity Fair.
Bob Woodward is an associate editor at the Washington Post where he has worked for forty-nine years and reported on every American president from Nixon to Trump. He has shared in two Pulitzer Prizes, first for the Post’s coverage of the Watergate scandal with Carl Bernstein, and second twenty years later as the lead Post reporter for coverage of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
About Richard Poe
Richard Poe, a professional actor for more than thirty years, has appeared in numerous Broadway shows, including 1776 and M. Butterfly. On television he has had recurring roles on Star Trek and Frasier. His films include Born on the Fourth of July and Presumed Innocent. Poe is a well-known and prolific audiobook performer and the winner of numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards.