Crazy and In Charge: The Autobiography of Abe Hirschfeld

Hirschfeld, Abraham

ISBN 10: 1410785726 / ISBN 13: 9781410785725

Published by 1st Book Library, 2003

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Dust jacket in very good condition. First edition. SIGNED and inscribed by the author. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Light edgewear to the dust jacket. Light bowing to the boards. Tight binding. Clean interior pages. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Crazy and In Charge: The Autobiography of Abe Hirschfeld
• Publisher: 1st Book Library
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1410785726
• ISBN 13: 9781410785725
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 2 pounds
• Signed: signed and inscribed by author

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Synopsis

In these skittish times when powerful men warn thepublic to "watch what you say," many people with something¿ different and thought-provoking to say havedone just that. And then there's Abe Hirschfeld.From the moment he landed in America in 1950, Abe Hirschfeldhas been saying what's on his mind, no matter who or what has stood in the way.Little wonder that various powers that be have derided him as "meshuga" andtried to keep him quiet, by any means necessary including putting him in jailat age 80. And still, Abe Hirschfeld won't keep quiet.Now, at last, he tells the story of his incrediblelife, imparting the wit, wisdom and unvarnished truths of a self-mademillionaire gadfly who has had a profound impact on the last half-century --from his invention of the open-air garage to his behind-the-scenes role at theCamp David peace accords to his brief but pivotal ownership of the New York Post to his $1 million offer toPaula Jones that ultimately saved Bill Clinton's presidency.It's all here, along with vivid anecdotes ofpowerful people he has called friends such as Bobby Kennedy, Yasser Arafat,Menachem Begin, and Jimmy Carter; others who have betrayed him such as MarioCuomo and George Pataki; those who learned at his feet such as Donald Trump; andthe story of a very intriguing liaison with Shirley MacLaine.So read on, learn how Abe Hirschfeld became rich,famous and feared. Be prepared to laugh, cry and scream in outrage. And maybeeven change your mind about a few things.

About the Author

A legendary figure for four decades, Abe Hirschfeldwas born in Tarnow, Poland in 1919 and raised in Palestine before coming toAmerica in 1950, to become one of the world's best-known real estateentrepreneurs, inventors, theatrical producers, peace advocates, andjoke-tellers. His open-air garage concept revolutionized the American economyin the '50s and he was recently named by Timemagazine as one of the 20th Century's top hundred most influential businessgeniuses. Perhaps best known for his $1 million offer to Paula Jones to dropher sexual harassment lawsuit against President Bill Clinton, his stormy tenureas publisher of the New York Post, andhis many political campaigns, he has attracted headlines and controversy - aswell as powerful enemies - by refusing to "keep his mouth shut," even afterbeing sent to prison for two years. Always ready with a quip, a quote and agood idea, he claims to have written over 10,000 jokes, and can prove it duringany given dinner. Abe Hirschfeld lives in New York City. Mark Ribowsky is the author of six previous booksincluding He's a Rebel: Phil Spector-Rock and Roll's Legendary Producer and Don'tLook Back: Satchel Paige in the Shadows of the Game, and A Complete History of the Negro Leagues.He lives in New York City.