Truth in Our Times: Inside the Fight for Press Freedom in the Age of Alternative Facts

Truth in Our Times is a must-read for any dedicated reader of The New York Times.

David E.

McCraw, the paper's top newsroom lawyer since 2002, recounts his experiences defending freedom of the press and providing legal counsel to reporters breaking the biggest stories of the last decade.

From Chelsea Manning's leaks to Trump's tax returns, McCraw is at the center of the paper's decisions about what news is fit to print.

With candor and style, he recounts the hard legal decisions behind the most impactful stories of the last decade, providing a rare peek behind the curtain of the celebrated organization.

This book is an absolute must-have for anyone interested in the importance of freedom of the press and the role it plays in maintaining a healthy democracy.