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The President of the United States- impeached and facing trial. One of the most exciting political books of our time.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Real thought-provoking book about a humane President, May 14, 1998

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When i first read Man, i had a burning desire to read it again and again. each of the characters evoke such strong feelings (both positive and negative) and yet do not seem hypothetical. i was moved by the editorial (on the occassion of the President's swearing in) wherein it cautions the citizens of usa that the new president is not under test but the nation is.

Douglas Dilman's constant anxieties about his ability to function as an effective president considering his racial background forms the central theme of the book. His impeachment trial and his subsequent vindication has all the ingredients of a thriller but still does not waver from the subtle portrayal of the different players of the game.

Dilman in his trial appearance counters a query on prejudices mentions that one can have positive prejudices like prejudice against racism. This created a paradigm shift in those of us who consider prejudice as a dirty word and would like to avoid it all costs.

an unputdownable book by any standards

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5.0 out of 5 stars super stuff, February 6, 2000

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Should be edited further, but a gripping tale of power, and the paradoxical stupidity and grandness of human nature. A book that will ensure we try to judge people by the content of their character and not the colour of their skin.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A thought provoking book, extremely well written., September 29, 1997

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So a book about the first black president. Well yes, but did you read Advice & Consent, a book about "the confirmation of a presidental appointment". The Man is very well written and gives us not only a story about the first black president, but an engaging look at what a "person on the outside" is like - his hopes (he is proud to be "An American"), his fears (don't shut the door if you are alone with a white woman), and how he copes (very well, but he doesn't know it). If you like "political stories", "intrigue stories", "Oh God, are there really people like this stories", or almost any other kind of story, READ IT. Of course I'm biased, I really liked it (the first six time I read it)! DeWayne White [DeWayneWhi@aol.com] PS: The reason for the review is I finally found another copy [I'd given away all I had], and I'm reading it for the seventh time.

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5.0 out of 5 stars paperback, The Man
I have been shopping for this item since october , november when a radio announcer mentioned Irving Wallace's 1964 book after the Obama election. Read more

Published 3 months ago by L. Bednarski

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read now
Dated in language and some of the plot, but a well-told story, which kept me interested enough to finish the book. Read more

Published 11 months ago by Patricia Barry

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book that continues to echo
There is very little one can say about the pure power and audacity of this book. Written 42 years ago, it is truly amazing to look at the tableau of politics of the sixties... Read more

Published 12 months ago by J. Mirkin

3.0 out of 5 stars Energizing dreams
The story is simple. Politics go for the least nominator and the elected President dies. The Black Vice President then ascends to the Presidency. Read more

Published 17 months ago by B. J. Peak-Graham

5.0 out of 5 stars What a story. You will be thinking about this one.
No spoilers.

I decided to read The Man off of my dad's recommendation (he read it when he was a teenager in the 1960s) after a talk about the upcoming presidential... Read more

Published on July 6, 2007 by Derek

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book -- 42 years old, but timely!
I picked this book up at Coldfoot Alaska, on a motorcycle trip to the northern end of the Alaska Pipeline, and was riveted by the book. Read more

Published on July 18, 2006 by Frank

5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping & Hard to Put Down!~~
Wow! This is an amazing book! This is #5 on the bestseller list for the year I was born, 1964. I was NOT let down when I read this. Irving Wallace is a tremendous writer. Read more

Published on June 25, 2006 by JulieC40

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent..exceptional
A novel of the highest integrity. Thoroughly enjoyed and hard to put down. Some of the narratives i.e speeches given by particular characters are brilliant and inspired. Read more

Published on December 21, 1997 by acousticj316@rocketmail.com

4.0 out of 5 stars Riveting, chilling
"The Man" is a story written by Irving Wallace about the first Black President of the United States and how he got the job. Read more

Published on July 10, 1997

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