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Wallace: The Classic Portrait of Alabama Governor George Wallace

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Even if you don't agree with the political message or the idiological slant of this character, you will be extremely glad that you read this character depiction. This takes you through each rise and fall along with his influence on many well-known Alabama political figures.

Frady definately has the usual liberal anti-Wallace attitude, but he has a lively writing style and, at times, does give credit to some Wallace's populist accomplishments.

Has some wonderful passages, especially on Wallace's youth. His biography of Billy Graham is also top-notch. Frady is a superb prose stylist who can evoke a setting and an age masterfully.

Frady's examination of Governor Wallace and his sad, incredible life is outstanding. Although southerners may wince at the reflection they see here, all Americans share credit or blame for the proliferation of a man like George C. Wallace. That Frady is able to bring us fully around to the "new Wallace" that was emerging just prior to his death is important, and gives this book credibility and most of all, fairness. My hope is that the Governor himself, if he read this book, would have come out to the conclusion that it was not a total distortion, and ultimately let us see the humanness in Wallace that he so systematically seemed to want to deny others. Clearly one of the very best political biographies I have ever read - insightful, engaging and emotional. Just when I felt my sadness (and even sympathy rising for the Governor), Frady reminded us of what and who we were really dealing with. In the end, count me among those who wanted to understand George Wallace more than the chariacature that emerged over the decades. I also wanted to see all of his sin and mistakes laid bare, and have a chance to symbolically hold his weak hand and say, "We understand George. It's going to be alright now." May he rest in peace - where I believe God has surely led him at last.

George was the greatest of great and the only person ever to help the people in Alabama while holding office.
He not only helped the white race but blacks even though they will never admit this fact. Blacks just want life handed to them free and use the pass to get what they want. The tax payers pick up the tabs.
If only he could have made the White House maybe things wouldn't be missed up as they are today.
Read this book but, study and get to know the real Wallace. He was raised up with blacks and played with black children. He only wanted to be Governor and at the times he ran for office the Kan told George that if he didn't go along with them on race matters he wouldn't hold the Goveror's chair.