Janet Reno: Doing the Right Thing [Hardcover]

Paul Anderson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 7, 1994

Uses the author's personal experience in covering Reno for over 12 years as a correspondent for The Miami Herald plus in-depth interviews with close friends and family to explore her early years at Harvard Law School as well as her tenure as a prosecutor in Miami. Reno's battles with the White House and Capitol Hill as well as her ultimate impact on the Washington establishment are discussed. The Waco crisis and issues such as abortion, gun control and terrorism are also included.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Neither a deep character study nor a full analysis of Reno's career, this mainly admiring portrait of our plainspoken first female attorney general should satisfy those looking for a broad overview of her life and work. Anderson, Washington correspondent for the Miami Herald , traces Reno's background as the daughter of two Miami journalists, her "straight arrow" years as one of a few women at Harvard Law School and her introduction to law and politics when she returned to Florida. He describes Reno's triumphs and traumas as Dade County prosecutor, her appointment by President Clinton in the wake of two failed nominations and her performance as head of the Justice Department, including the Branch Davidian disaster in Waco, Tex., her criticism of TV violence and her limited role in formulating Clinton's crime bill. Though he avoids judgments for much of the book, Anderson adds mild criticism to praise in his epilogue. Photos not seen by PW.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

YA-From her childhood in southern Florida through her tumultuous first year as U.S.Attorney General, Janet Reno's personal and professional lives are objectively examined. Students seeking a biography of a strong female, a greater understanding of the role of this important cabinet post, an overview of political realities at the state and national level, background information on the Liberty City riots in May 1980, the Waco tragedy in April 1993, or any of the other major Justice Department involvements of the last year will be well served by this text.
Barbara Hawkins, Oakton High School, Fairfax, VA
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 328 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (June 7, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471018589
• ISBN-13: 978-0471018582
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.5 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,182,676 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Anderson is a great writer, November 19, 2005

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MJ (NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Janet Reno: Doing the Right Thing (Hardcover)

Paul Anderson has a wonderful way with words. He paints great pictures and reveals a personal side to his subjects. This is definately one of his better works.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book..., September 15, 2005

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Karl Hegman (Alvin, Texas) - See all my reviews

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Janet Reno is sexy. I wanted to know all about her, and this book gave me everything I wanted. Very informative. Did you know that I'm a boxer. I'm champion of my hometown of alvin, Texas.

4 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sound writting, April 6, 2000

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mary wright (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Janet Reno: Doing the Right Thing (Hardcover)

Anderson creates a very "human" view of our Attorney General. He address many 'rumors' and puts them to rest, rather well. This book is far more educational than One might expect, and delves into the relm of politics. Anderson defines The A.G. as a social reformist, and I think he made a correct assessment of her life long pursuits to make this country a better place. Anderson will have you cheering and praising Janet Reno. I was well pleased with this work.