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Best Nonfiction of 2012 (page 15)


Cover art for SUBVERSIVES
NONFICTION
Released: Aug. 21, 2012

"A potent reminder of the explosiveness of 1960s politics and how far elements of the government were (and perhaps still are) willing to go to undermine civil liberties."
A kaleidoscopic look at the FBI's willingness to undermine American citizens during the 1960s. Read full book review >
Cover art for STELLA ADLER ON AMERICA'S MASTER PLAYWRIGHTS
NONFICTION
Released: Aug. 16, 2012
by Stella Adler, edited by Barry Paris

"An exciting, inspiring and essential book for anyone interested in American theater."
Brilliant lectures on the American masters from the late, legendary acting teacher. Read full book review >
Cover art for RISE TO GREATNESS
NONFICTION
Released: Oct. 30, 2012

"A thoroughly engaging examination of the irreversible changes emerging from a year when the nation's very survival remained in doubt."
A historian zeroes in on the year Lincoln found his footing as president and set the country on a bold new course. Read full book review >
Cover art for THOMAS JEFFERSON
NONFICTION
Released: Nov. 13, 2012

"An outstanding biography that reveals an overlooked steeliness at Jefferson's core that accounts for so much of his political success."
A Pulitzer Prize–winning biographer lauds the political genius of Thomas Jefferson. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE PATRIARCH
NONFICTION
Released: Nov. 13, 2012

"It did not, and nothing came easy to any of the Kennedys, that tragic clan, who continue to fascinate. Exhaustive yet accessible, Nasaw's book illuminates."
Sprawling, highly readable biography of the dynast and larger-than-life figure whose presence still haunts American political life. Read full book review >
Cover art for THIS LIVING HAND
NONFICTION
Released: Oct. 23, 2012

"A splendid assemblage of significant work by one of our keenest observers. "
A sterling collection of essays from the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner. Read full book review >