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Robert A. Caro has 4 media appearances. Robert A. Caro Robert A. Caro discusses Means of Ascent: The Years of Lyndon Johnson. Mr. Caro discussed his book The Years of Lyndon Johnson: Means of Ascent, published by Knopf. He described his research into the life of Lyndon Johnson and noted that he examined approximately 629,000 pages of documents from the Johnson Presidential Library. He spoke about his work, discussing his experience as a newspaper reporter as well as his early interest in writing biography. He talked about Lyndon Johnson's early life in Texas, his complicated relationship with Texas Congressman Sam Rayburn, Lady Bird Johnson's evolution as a public persona, and the attitudes of former Johnson intimates about the book. (timspalding)… (more)
A conversation with Robert Caro
Robert A. Caro has 2 past events. (show)  Free Library of Philadelphia - Robert Caro - The Passage of Power: The Years of Lyndon Johnson The Passage of Power: The Years of Lyndon Johnson Robert Caro For his biographies of Robert Moses and Lyndon B. Johnson, Robert A. Caro has twice won the Pulitzer Prize, twice won the National Book Critics Circle Award, and received virtually every other major literary honor, including the National Book Award, the Francis Parkman Prize, and the National Humanities medal. Caro’s landmark first book, The Power Broker is an epic biography of the undisputed czar of public construction in New York City for over 40 years—who simultaneously accumulated political power and built parks, bridges, public housing, and highways without historical precedent. For the past 30 years, Caro has laid bare the life and career of Lyndon B. Johnson, “combining the best techniques of investigative reporting with majestic storytelling ability” (New York Times). The Passage of Power is the fourth book in the panoramic series. Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 (between 19th and 20th Streets on the Parkway) This is a TICKETED event; $15 General Admission, $7 Students. For more information, please call 215-567-4341, or click here
Location: Street: Free Library of Philadelphia Additional: 1901 Vine Street City: Philadelphia, Province: Pennsylvania Postal Code: 19103-5207 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)
 Robert A. Caro - The Passage Of Power (@ Sidwell Friends School) *SOLD OUT* The eagerly awaited fourth volume in Caro’s monumental biography of Lyndon Johnson chronicles the 1960 election, LBJ’s relationships with John and Robert Kennedy, his frustrated tenure as vice president, the shock of JFK’s assassination, and Johnson’s masterful assumption of the presidency before the debacle of Vietnam. This event is co-sponsored with POLITICO. Caro will be in-conversation with Mike Allen, chief White House correspondent for POLITICO.
This is a ticketed event and will take place at Sidwell Friends School. One general admission ticket is $18. One book and two complimentary admission tickets, $38.
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. ANY ORDERS PLACED FOR BOOKS WILL NOT INCLUDE ADMISSION TO THE EVENT. WE ARE NO LONGER TAKING ORDERS FOR SIGNED BOOKS. PLEASE CHECK BACK AFTER THE EVENT TO SEE IF SIGNED COPIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.
The Passage of Power will arrive at Politics & Prose on Tuesday, May 1. Pre-reserved books may be collected in the store starting May 1st. On the day of the event, Wednesday, May 9, they may be collected at the event venue at Sidwell. Will Call and doors open at 6 p.m. and the event begins at 7. We will NOT ship books and tickets before the event.
Street: Sidwell Friends School Additional: 3825 Wisconsin Ave NW City: Washington, Province: District Of Columbia Postal Code: 20016 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)
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