{"title":"James Risen","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of James Risen, an award-winning American journalist and author known for his fearless investigative reporting and incisive writing. With a career that spans several decades, Risen has produced thought-provoking books that delve deep into the complexities and nuances of political and historical landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Last Honest Man\u003c\/em\u003e, finds its place in the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category, offering readers an insightful and powerful exploration of true stories that often resonate with current events. James Risen’s books underscore the importance of transparency, courage, and integrity, capturing the essence of individuals who have shaped the course of history through bold actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJames Risen’s writing is not only informative but also accessible, making these narratives compelling for anyone interested in the intricate stories behind the headlines. His contributions continue to provide valuable perspectives that engage and educate, making this collection a must-have for readers passionate about biography and memoir genres.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-last-honest-man-by-thomas-risen-9780316565134","title":"The Last Honest Man","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor decades now, America's national security state has grown ever bigger, ever more secretive and powerful, and ever more abusive. Only once did someone manage to put a stop to any of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSenator Frank Church of Idaho was an unlikely hero. He led congressional opposition to the Vietnam War and had become a scathing, radical critic of what he saw as American imperialism around the world. But he was still politically ambitious, privately yearning for acceptance from the foreign policy establishment that he hated and eager to run for president.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite his flaws, Church would show historic strength in his greatest moment, when in the wake of Watergate he was suddenly tasked with investigating abuses of power in the intelligence community. The dark truths that Church exposed—from assassination plots by the CIA, to links between the Kennedy dynasty and the mafia, to the surveillance of civil rights activists by the NSA and FBI—would shake the nation to its core, and forever change the way that Americans thought about not only their government but also their ability to hold it accountable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing upon hundreds of interviews, thousands of pages of recently declassified documents, and reams of unpublished letters, notes, and memoirs, some of which remain sensitive today, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter James Risen tells the gripping, untold story of truth and integrity standing against unchecked power—and winning—in \u003ci\u003eThe Last Honest Man\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846397284588,"sku":"9780316565134","price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19134343482300.jpg?v=1758909211"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/james-risen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}