Christa P. (romeo) reviewed Official and Confidential: The Secret Life of J. Edgar Hoover on + 334 more book reviews
Here is the groundbreaking, myth-shattering expose' that has created a national sensation, revealing the darkest secrets about J. Edgar Hoover, who ruled the FBI for nearly 50 years. His flagrant abuse of power and the public trust is disclosed here for the first time in it's shocking entirety. Inside you'll find the names, dates, the documented evidence of Hoovers double life and dirty tricks, including: eyewitness accounts of Hoovers closet homosexuality and alleged transvestism. Claims that Mafia blackmail rendered the FBI impotent against organized crime for vital decades. Irrefutable evidence that Hoover used smear tactics to manipulate presidents and members of Congress. How Hoover used his knowledge of JFK's womanizing to ensure that LBJ became vice president. And how Hoover subverted the Warren Commision probe into JFK's assassination.
Gloria B. reviewed Official and Confidential: The Secret Life of J. Edgar Hoover on + 158 more book reviews
Shocking but I am sure true. Well written and a good read.
Diana P. (dps) reviewed Official and Confidential: The Secret Life of J. Edgar Hoover on + 41 more book reviews
Mind-blowing! J. Edgar Hoover was NOT the person Americans thought him to be. It's just unimaginable how viscous and calculating he was and the way he treated his employees. The book is well researched and quite a page turner.