The Commission: What We Didn't Know About 9/11 - Softcover

Shenon, Philip

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0446699519 ISBN 13: 9780446699518

Publisher: Twelve, 2009

Synopsis

In a work of history that will make headlines, New York Times reporter Philip Shenon investigates the investigation of 9/11 and tells the inside story of most important federal commission since the the Warren Commission. Shenon uncovers startling new information about the inner workings of the 9/11 Commission and its relationship with the Bush White House. The Commission will change our understanding of the 9/11 investigation -- and of the attacks themselves.

About this title

About the Author:

Philip Shenon is an investigative reporter with The New York Times, based in Washington. He was the lead reporter on the investigation of the 9/11 Commission and has held several of the most important assignments of the Washington Bureau, including chief Defense Department Correspondent, Diplomatic Correspondent, Congressional Correspondent and Justice Department Correspondent. He was one of two New York Times reporters embedded with American grounds troops during the invasion of Iraq and worked in pre-war Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Iran for the New York Times foreign staff.

From AudioFile:

NEW YORK TIMES reporter Shenon tells the behind-the-scenes story of the workings of the 9/11 Commission and the production of its report. Dave Mallow's narration fits the book's cool tone. If anything, his voice is too professionally mellow, like that of a late-night FM radio host. But he delivers the material with an easy and transparent expertise. He conveys feeling and opinion subtly and in doing so mirrors the book, which reports the events and the reactions of those involved without much overt commentary, though it certainly takes sides. Despite the lack of histrionics, this story of the sacrifice of truth and even national security for political expediency and personal advantage will anger and shock most listeners. W.M. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Twelve
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0446699519
• ISBN 13: 9780446699518
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 480