Rudolph W. Giuliani: America's Mayor [Paperback]

Eleanor Fremont (Author)

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Publication Date: June 1, 2002

ONCE A MAYOR -- NOW A HERO

On September 11, 2001, our nation watched in horror as the United States came under siege. In the aftermath, New York City mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani rose to the forefront as a strong and compassionate leader -- offering candid information, comforting those in pain, and proving himself a man of tremendous dedication to those in his charge.

This revealing biography illustrates how his life's work prepared him for this incredible challenge. From his childhood in Brooklyn to his controversial work with the Department of Justice to his eight years as the mayor of one of the most complex cities in the world, Rudolph W. Giuliani -- Time magazine's Person of the Year -- has become one of the most fascinating and exceptional leaders of our time.

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From Publishers Weekly

Rudolph W. Giuliani: America's Mayor by Eleanor Fremont provides an account of the former New York City mayor's Brooklyn roots, his stint in Washington as the number three man in the Department of Justice and his tenure as U.S. Attorney in New York. Special attention is paid to Giuliani's role in the recovery efforts following September 11. Ages 10-14.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6-This frank portrait opens with a look at Giuliani's grandparents and parents, then traces his rise from "Class Politician" (to quote his high school yearbook) to New York City's 107th mayor, and his post-September 11th elevation to "The Mayor of the World" (Time). Billing him in the introduction as "tough, brash, strong-minded, and scrappy, but never dull," Fremont does not omithis troubled marriages or his refusal to apologize to Amadou Diallo's parents, but focuses most closely on his ability to get things done. Whether the task at hand was ruthlessly cutting off the flow of Haitian boat people as Associate Attorney General under President Reagan, or, after 9/11, being a strong, steady, positive voice to and for his city, that trait comes through. Despite a perfunctory selection of news photos, most from 2001, and the lack of an index or any other back matter, this title merits consideration for its coherent, balanced view of Guiliani's career and character.
John Peters, New York Public Library
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Aladdin (June 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689854234
• ISBN-13: 978-0689854231
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,589,348 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brief But Concise Biography, July 22, 2006

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This review is from: Rudolph W. Giuliani: America's Mayor (Paperback)

Brief But Concise Biography

"Rudolph W. Giuliani: America's Mayor" by Eleanor Fremont. Aladdin Paperbacks, New York, May 2002.

The author, Eleanor Fremont, has provided a brief but complete biography of the man who was mayor of New York City during the September 11 2001 attack on this country. She has written about the good and bad of Rudy Giuliani, including his temper, his implied or veiled racism and his tendency to be controversial in many different arenas.

The author is not reluctant to present the black sheep in Rudy's life, including some of his relatives who were in underworld activities. His break up with his wife and his relations with his new love are also presented. Interestingly, undoubtedly due to the date of publication, the author does not mention Rudy's friend, Monsignor Alan Placa, was relieved of his priestly duties in 2002 due to accusations of sexual misconduct.

Rudy's life is traced from his birth (1944)in Brooklyn up to his being proclaimed "Man Of the Year" in December 2001 by Time magazine. This short biography, only 89 pages long, is in chronological order beginning with his long expected birth, his education (Bishop Loughlin High School in Brooklyn and Manhattan College in the Bronx, both Christian Brothers institutions), and his career climb up the ladder in the legal field. The majority of the book, however, from page 57 to page 87, deals with the attack on the World Trade Center, Giuliani's immediate response to the attack and his continued care of New York City in the aftermath. This is an excellent short summary of an interesting individual's career.