Write It When I'm Gone: Remarkable Off-the-Record Conversations with Gerald R. Ford

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The New York Times bestsellerand the candid voice of an American president In 1974, Newsweek correspondent Thomas M. DeFrank was interviewing Gerald Ford when the Vice President blurted out something astonishingly indiscreet. He then extracted a promise not to publish it. Write it when Im dead, Ford said and thus began a thirty-two-year relationship. During the last fifteen years of their conversations, Ford opened up to DeFrank, speaking in a way few presidents ever have. Here the award-winning journalist reveals these private talks, as Ford discusses his experiences with his fellow presidents, the Warren Commission, and his exchanges with Bill Clinton during the latters impeachment process. In addition, he shares his thoughts about both Bush administrations, the Iraq war, his beloved wife Betty, and the frustrations of aging. Write It When Im Gone is not only a historical document but an unprecedented portrait of a president.

Reviews

Sheds new light on the nation's only unelected president, his turmoils, and candid thoughts.
"Washingtonian"

Intriguing.
"Los Angeles Times"

Ford's comments are always fascinating Political junkies will love this book.
"Richmond Times-Dispatch"

Gives the world some juicy, posthumous candor.
"Chicago Tribune"


Sheds new light on the nation s only unelected president, his turmoils, and candid thoughts.
"Washingtonian"
Intriguing.
"Los Angeles Times"
Ford s comments are always fascinating Political junkies will love this book.
"Richmond Times-Dispatch"
Gives the world some juicy, posthumous candor.
"Chicago Tribune"
aSheds new light on the nationas only unelected president, his turmoils, and candid thoughts.a
a"Washingtonian"
aIntriguing.a
a"Los Angeles Times"
aFordas comments are always fascinatinga] Political junkies will love this book.a
a"Richmond Times-Dispatch"
aGives the world some juicy, posthumous candor.a
a"Chicago Tribune"

Author Bio

Thomas M. DeFrank is an award-winning journalist and the bestselling author of Write It When I'm Gone- Remarkable Off-the-Record Conversations with Gerald R. Ford. He is a contributing editor for the National Journal. He lives in Washington, DC.