Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Watergate

But Were Afraid to Ask

by Brian J. O’Connor and Lori Perkins

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Pub Date Aug 07 2017 | Archive Date Dec 07 2018

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The story of Watergate is usually told through the prism of the straight, white male journalists and politicians who were at the center of the scandal—but Watergate happened to all of us – wives, mothers, children, black, white, queer, immigrants. Those voices and perceptions are rarely heard today.

Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Watergate was envisioned as a book that looks at the wider ripples of the Watergate explosion and how it changed the way Americans saw themselves, their country and the world around them.

This is both a serious, and irreverent book, put together by a team of two newspaper journalists and ten college interns from throughout the country. Think of it as a primer on Watergate for the generation that grew up watching The Daily Show.

The book offer original, exclusive interviews Congressman Charles Rangel and Senator Elizabeth Holtzman about their roles in the Watergate Hearings and how they see Watergate today.

It also features a complete guide to all the Watergate-related convictions, as well as recipes for Watergate cocktails and even the infamous Watergate dessert!

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Marshall B, Reviewer

I have read many books about Watergate beyond just the more famous titles. I found this one very interesting and I liked that it included memories of many people from that era, as well as many modern day people who expressed their opinion and memories of this event. As I read it, I couldn't help but think about current events and politics which helped make the reading more interesting and the subject still relevant. For those who know alot about Watergate, and those who just know its a part of history, I think all will find this a great read.

Thanks to RiverdaleBooks.com and NetGalley for a copy of this book for my honest review.

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Dani P, Reviewer

I give this book 4 out of 5 Political Stars! I decided to pick up this title because I wanted to know more about what happened with the Watergate scandal. I am glad I made this choice, not only because this book was very informative but because I was able to hear stories and see perspectives from people who lived through it and were impacted by this scandal. I loved hear everyone's stories and how it effected our lives and how this changed America. I thought this was a great read because a lot of the things that were discussed seemed to be repeating themselves in our current political state. Even though I may not have agreed with everyone's perspective I enjoyed seeing everyone's and learning more about this treacherous scandal. This period of time woke up a lot of Americans and showed them that we can't always trust our political leaders.