"Essential reading for anyone concerned about the state of the American people--and, by extension, of our country." --Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Few journalists can match Bob Herbert of "The New York Times" in bringing to life the stories of ordinary people caught between the American dream and American realities. From partisan politics to popular culture, from race relations to criminal justice, Bob Herbert's work is characterized by a strong moral vision and a deep understanding of the human costs of political decisions. In "Promises Betrayed," Herbert makes the case that America too often fails to live up to its creed of fairness and justice, and his tenacious reporting offers cautionary tales that keep us all honest. He truly lives up to the journalist's credo: to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable. "Heartfelt essays by a man disheartened by the direction of the nation." --"Booklist""""Earnest, rueful, angry . . . Herbert writes with effective passion." --"Publishers Weekly"
- ISBN10 0805078649
- ISBN13 9780805078640
- Publish Date 1 May 2005
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 22 July 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Times Books
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 368
- Language English