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Frost/Nixon (Abridged): Behind the Scenes of the Nixon Interview Audiobook
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Following the resounding success of the eponymous West End and Broadway hit play, Frost/Nixon tells the extraordinary story of how Sir David Frost pursued and landed the biggest fish of his career—and how the series drew larger audiences than any news interview ever had in the United States, before being shown all over the world.
This is Frost's absorbing story of his pursuit of Richard Nixon, and is no less revealing of his own toughness and pertinacity than of the ex-President's elusiveness. Frost's encounters with such figures as Swifty Lazar, Ron Ziegler, potential sponsors, and Nixon as negotiator are nothing short of hilarious, and his insight into the taping of the programs themselves is fascinating.
Frost/Nixon provides the authoritative account of the only public trial that Nixon would ever have, and a revelation of the man's character as it appeared in the stress of eleven grueling sessions before the cameras. Including historical perspective and transcripts of the edited interviews, this is the story of Sir David Frost's quest to produce one of the most dramatic pieces of television ever broadcast, described by commentators at the time as “a catharsis” for the American people.
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"A very interesting account of the interviews. Nixon has been presented more or less as a caricature in hindsight. This made me remember that he was a complex personality both in his strengths and weaknesses. "
— Diane (4 out of 5 stars)
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“The extraordinary story of how Sir David Frost pursued and landed the biggest fish of his career…Absorbing…Frost’s encounters with such figures as Swifty Lazar, Ron Ziegler, potential sponsors, and Nixon as negotiator are nothing short of hilarious, and his insight into the taping of the programs themselves is fascinating…The authoritative account of the only public trial that Nixon would ever have.”
— Amazon.com, editorial review
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" Dad said it was good, but more than you'd ever want to know and I guessed a bit boring. "
— Kate, 7/29/2013 -
" A very interesting account of the interviews. Nixon has been presented more or less as a caricature in hindsight. This made me remember that he was a complex personality both in his strengths and weaknesses. "
— Diane, 5/13/2013 -
" didnt really enjoy this book to be honest. Found it hard work. "
— Shona, 4/8/2013 -
" If you are interested in this type of thing... I have tickets to the play in the spring and, of course, the movie is out. Even with reading this, I still might want to see the original interviews. "
— Kendra, 12/21/2011 -
" it was good detailed but wasnt in the mood for history i guess "
— Philip, 8/13/2010 -
" It not only gives parts of the transcripts of the interviews, but talks about the behind the scenes wheeling and dealing that went on to get the interviews to take place and air on television. An interesting piece of history. "
— Pattie, 7/8/2010 -
" Fascinating point in history, but a slightly dull account of it, sadly. "
— Chris, 7/6/2010 -
" Fascinating point in history, but a slightly dull account of it, sadly. "
— Chris, 6/7/2009 -
" it was good detailed but wasnt in the mood for history i guess "
— Philip, 1/21/2009 -
" If you are interested in this type of thing... I have tickets to the play in the spring and, of course, the movie is out. Even with reading this, I still might want to see the original interviews. "
— Kendra, 1/15/2009 -
" It not only gives parts of the transcripts of the interviews, but talks about the behind the scenes wheeling and dealing that went on to get the interviews to take place and air on television. An interesting piece of history. "
— Pattie, 2/8/2008
About David Frost
Sir David Frost (1939–2013) was a British journalist, comedian, writer, media personality, and daytime television game show host best known for his two decades as host of Through the Keyhole and serious interviews with various political figures, the most notable being Richard Nixon. From 2006 to 2012 he hosted the weekly program Frost Over the World on Al Jazeera English, and from 2012 to 2013 he hosted The Frost Interview.