Master of Deceit : J. Edgar Hoover and America in the Age of Lies (Hardcover)

from ElizaJane

Reason for Reading: I know all about this history but I love the time period and was interested in how it would be rendered in a young adult book and whether it would show any bias, either way. This is a book about very bad people. First, communists, a political group of mass murderers who have k...

from Allizabeth

Description: Master of Deceit is a detailed account of the life, times, and "crimes" of J. Edgar Hoover from the 1920's to the 1960's. Special attention is given to Hoover's creation and directing of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), as well as his impact on the future of the United Stat...

from ewyatt

Aronson uses Hoover and his work at the FBI as a lens to view America from the 1920s-1960s and the themes he develops can clearly be used to view post 9/11 America. The country's history and the decisions those in power have made are complex and can be interpreted in a variety of ways. Aronson of...

from skane86

Aronson objectively depicts the rise and fall of J. Edgar Hoover and his organization, the FBI. Working in the fashion of a true objective nonfiction author, Aronson attempts to depict each and every view fairly and objectively. For example, he devotes an entire chapter to Communism, showing both...

from Sullywriter

A probing, insightful examination of the life and career of a notorious and complicated individual. Aronson does an excellent job of separating the facts from the myths about Hoover. He astutely draws parallels between past and present events, and raises many provocative and challenging questions...