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Book SynopsisThe first complete biography of G. Mennen ""Soapy"" Williams, former governor of Michigan.
Trade Review"This is an important book about an important public official, G. Mennen 'Soapy' Williams - an unabashed liberal, a true humanitarian, and a great patriot." - George McGovern "'Soapy' Williams was a unique public servant, worthy of commemoration, documentation and analysis." - Victor Navasky, The Nation "'Soapy' Williams was not only a giant in the 20th century history of the Michigan Democratic Party, the history of the state of Michigan and our nation - he was a giant ahead of his time. Throughout his long and extremely distinguished career as Governor of Michigan, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs and Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, Soapy maintained an unwavering commitment to equality, justice and civil rights for all people." - Senator Carl Levin "Soapy Williams had a deep talent not only to compel but on occasion to repel." - John Kenneth Galbraith "Thomas Noer has written a model biography of a fascinating political figure. He brings Williams to life with all his contradictions, old-fashioned qualities, and admirable realism. [The book] is an important contribution to the political history of the 1950s and 1960s." - Robert Divine, George W. Littlefield Professor Emeritus in American History, University of Texas"
