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The Burglary: The Discovery Of J. Edgar Hoover'S Secret Fbi,Used
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INVESTIGATIVE REPORTERS & EDITORS (IRE) BOOK AWARD WINNER The story of the historychanging breakin at the FBI office in Media, Pennsylvania, by a group of unlikely activistsquiet, ordinary, hardworking Americansthat made clear the shocking truth that J. Edgar Hoover had created and was operating, in violation of the U.S. Constitution, his own shadow Bureau of Investigation.Impeccably researched, elegantly presented, engaging.David Oshinsky, New York Times Book Review Riveting and extremely readable. Relevant to today's debates over national security, privacy, and the leaking of government secrets to journalists.The Huffington PostIt begins in 1971 in an America being split apart by the Vietnam War . . . A small group of activists set out to use a more active, but nonviolent, method of civil disobedience to provide hard evidence once and for all that the government was operating outside the laws of the land. The wouldbe burglarsnonproswere ordinary people leading lives of purpose: a professor of religion and former freedom rider; a daycare director; a physicist; a cab driver; an antiwar activist, a lock picker; a graduate student haunted by members of her family lost to the Holocaust and the passivity of German civilians under Nazi rule.Betty Medsger's extraordinary book recreates in resonant detail how this group scouted out the lowsecurity FBI building in a small town just west of Philadelphia, taking into consideration every possible factor, and how they planned the breakin for the night of the longanticipated boxing match between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali, knowing that all would be fixated on their televisions and radios.Medsger writes that the burglars removed all of the FBI files and released them to various journalists and members of Congress, soon upending the publics perception of the inviolate head of the Bureau and paving the way for the first overhaul of the FBI since Hoover became its director in 1924. And we see how the release of the FBI files to the press set the stage for the sensational release three months later, by Daniel Ellsberg, of the topsecret, seventhousandpage Pentagon study on U.S. decisionmaking regarding the Vietnam War, which became known as the Pentagon Papers.The Burglary is an important and gripping book, a portrait of the potential power of nonviolent resistance and the destructive power of excessive government secrecy and spying.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Burglary'? A: 'The Burglary' explores the true story of a group of activists who broke into an FBI office in 1971 to expose government overreach and violations of constitutional rights, highlighting the implications of excessive government secrecy.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Burglary'? A: The book is authored by Betty Medsger, an investigative journalist who meticulously researched the events surrounding the break-in and its aftermath.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Burglary' have? A: 'The Burglary' contains 624 pages, offering an in-depth look at the events and individuals involved in the FBI break-in.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Burglary' have? A: 'The Burglary' is available in paperback binding, making it accessible for readers who prefer physical books.
- Q: When was 'The Burglary' published? A: 'The Burglary' was published on October 7, 2014.
- Q: Is 'The Burglary' suitable for readers interested in history? A: 'The Burglary' is suitable for readers interested in history, particularly those concerned with civil rights, government transparency, and the historical context of the Vietnam War era.
- Q: What awards has 'The Burglary' received? A: 'The Burglary' is a winner of the Investigative Reporters & Editors (IRE) Book Award, recognizing its significant contribution to investigative journalism.
- Q: What can readers expect from the narrative style of 'The Burglary'? A: Readers can expect a well-researched, engaging narrative that combines factual reporting with storytelling, making the historical events accessible and compelling.
- Q: Does 'The Burglary' discuss contemporary issues? A: 'The Burglary' discusses themes relevant to contemporary issues such as national security, privacy rights, and government accountability, drawing parallels to modern debates.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of 'The Burglary'? A: 'The Burglary' is available in its first edition, which includes the original content and insights from the initial publication.