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The 57 Club: My Four Decades In Florida Politics (Florida Government And Politics),Used
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An inside look into the sausagemaking process of Florida politics'Karl's descriptions of various aspects of the legislative process are superb. . . . His candid discussions of what it feels like to be on the losing side of a legislative vote or an election (in his case for governor) and how to move on afterward should be read and taken to heart by those contemplating political careers.'from the foreword by David Colburn and Susan McManus'Lays bare the turbulent era of Florida politics in the '50s and '60s by telling the unvarnished story of how a few courageous men fought against segregationists and selfserving interests and laid the foundation for government in the sunshine. Through anecdotesboth humorous and seriousfirstperson accounts, and delightful descriptions of the people and places throughout the state, Mr. Karl's book opens a wondrous window on this crucial time in Florida's political history.'Michael Foerster, former Hillsborough County director of communicationsFrederick Karl's story portrays a group of Florida legislators and their political friends and enemies in a time of intense turmoil that marked the late 1950s and '60s in Florida.The 57 Club was the selfassigned name of the thirtynine legislators first elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1956. Karl's fascinating autobiography not only recalls those years, when Florida was in the midst of a transformation away from its rural, racially segregated, Deep South roots, but also offers intimate details into a half century of public service.By sharing his own experiences and reactions, describing what he witnessed or heard along the way, and telling stories about friends and colleagues, Karl gives readers a front row seat to some of the most captivating and turbulent moments in twentiethcentury Florida politics. His insights into how the legislature functionsfrom the politics of committee assignments to the usefulness of lobbyists, from the savvy use of rules on the floor to debating skills, from polite ways of punishing unethical colleagues to the use of humor to calm angry exchanges, and much moreall make for an absorbing tale. An inaugural volume in the series Florida Government and Politics, edited by David Colburn and Susan MacManus
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