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Book SynopsisOne of Washington's best known columnist's offers his wit and wisdom on America in the 1990s. From politics and culture to sports and literature, Yardley's observations are controversial and uncompromising.
Trade ReviewSo tonic was it that it restored me to rude health—and, unfortunately, to a wastrel's guilt. . . . Ranging from the world of letters to the media, education, speech, sports, and politics, this book contains not one dull piece. I prescribe it as a bracing elixer for anyone who had been laid low in either body or mind. -- Katherine A. Powers * The Boston Sunday Globe *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Part 2 Part One Chapter 3 The Lit'ry Life Chapter 4 Media Madness Chapter 5 Politically Correct Chapter 6 Politically Incorrect Part 7 Part Two Chapter 8 This Sporting Life Chapter 9 Ave Atque Vale Chapter 10 All About Me
