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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.
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"I was dating a guy from New Orleans who was reading this book--He said that this man should have been President instead of FDR--I had to read the book--I learned a lot about corrupt politics but this is a fascinating man if only half the things written about him are true."
— Gretchen (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Many Louisianans populate the story, and Tom Weiner gives them perfect Southern accents…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. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.”
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“I know of no better American political biography.”
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“A brilliant, bawdy, unforgettable picture of the most colorful as well as the most dangerous man to engage in American politics.”
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“T. Harry Williams has made pretty darn sure that his is going to be the definitive biography of Long...A king-sized portrayal of the extraordinary Kingfish.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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Winner of the 1970 Pulitzer Prize for Biography/Autobiography
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Winner of the 1970 National Book Award in History
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Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award
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An AudioFile Best Book of the Year for Biography
Huey Long Listener Reviews
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" Fine biography of an important american politician. "
— Brian, 1/30/2014 -
" Entertaining history with many good one-liners and stories, such as Long saying that he could out-promise Roosevelt because he did't have a mother to keep him honest. "
— Marge, 1/26/2014 -
" I read this book a few years ago and to me it is the end all be all of Huey Long biographies. An incredibly charismatic, if not downright dictator of Louisiana in the 1930s. "
— Joshua, 1/8/2014 -
" The standard biography (and a competent one) of the larger-than-life governor of the great state of Louisiana. "
— David, 12/16/2013 -
" Read this years ago in hardcover when it came out, long before I started writing reviews. I remember it well. A real classic of biography. "
— Eric_W, 12/6/2013 -
" Those interested in LA history, or this peculiar figure with in it, would enjoy... "
— Tiffany, 11/22/2013 -
" His reputation will never die! A very interesting book and real life character you could not invent in a novel "
— Robert, 8/31/2013 -
" One of the great classic books about American politics. Huey Long has always been one of my favorites. He was both startlingly talented and truly odd, and by the standards of his day, a real political progressive. This book should not be missed. "
— Avis, 10/13/2012 -
" Really good! Also, fascinating! "
— Krotpong, 3/6/2012 -
" Exhaustingly thorough, somewhat frustratingly organized. Must read for any serious political junkies. "
— Harrison, 3/1/2012 -
" This is the definitive biography of the greatest politician to ever live. Not to mention my idol lol. "
— Gary, 2/9/2012 -
" The best biography of Huey P. Long, written by a University of Southern Mississippi professor who manages to keep it neutral. "
— Scott, 11/5/2011 -
" One of the great books about a historical figure "
— Lantzlp, 8/26/2011 -
" Best political biography ever, bar none! "
— Mike, 8/18/2011 -
" This book is fantastic. Although I'm personally biased, I feel like this book takes an objective view of such a dynamic and controversial figure. An excellent read for anyone interested in politics and the people who thrive in it. "
— Alexa, 3/16/2011 -
" He won a big lawsuit against a big oil company and parlayed that into becoming the Kingfish. Eleanor Roosevelt hated him. "
— Daniel, 8/2/2010 -
" One of the best political biographies written. Long was such an unusual and power driven man, that he is an entertaining subject. Throw in Louisiana culture and politics and it leaves you with a highly entertaining read. "
— Steve, 4/21/2010 -
" Definitely pro-Huey on the balance, but Williams seems to make an effort to show both sides. Very worthwhile read about an amazing politician. Great (and frequently humorous) anecdotes scattered throughout. "
— Josh, 2/6/2010 -
" I highly recommend this book be read. It doesn't matter if you have heard of Huey Long or not. Whether you like him or you don't, this book takes an unbiased stand, which is hard to come by when it comes to such a figure as the Kingfish. "
— Sarah, 12/20/2009
About T. Harry Williams
Thomas Harry Williams (1909–1979) was an award-winning author and historian who garnered numerous academic honors. He is perhaps best known for his American Civil War studies and his 1969 work Huey Long, the definitive study of Huey Pierce Long, Jr., which won both the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. Other acclaimed works include Lincoln and the Radicals (1941), P.G.T. Beauregard, Napoleon in Gray (1955), Romance and Realism in Southern Politics (1961), McClellan, Sherman, and Grant (1962), and posthumously History of American Wars (1981). In 1964, he received the Harry S. Truman Award in Civil War History. Upon his death, the Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors established the T. Harry Williams Chair of American History and the T. Harry Williams Center for Oral History.
About Tom Weiner
Tom Weiner, a dialogue director and voice artist best known for his roles in video games and television shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Transformers, is the winner of eight Earphones Awards and is an Audie Award finalist. He is a former member of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.