Giuliani: Flawed or Flawless?: The Oral Biography

In the fall of 2001 a lame-duck mayor became the most admired man in America and perhaps the world. Displaying enormous personal courage boundless energy and utter confidence in his ability to lead Rudolph Giuliani took charge of his citys response to the 9/11 attacks while state and federal authorities were still paralyzed by shock. But who is Rudy Giuliani? What insights would his friends associates allies and enemies offer to explain what makes him tick; how he responded--or contributed--to other crises during his term as mayor; and should he choose to seek higher office how he might perform as president?Giuliani presents a living portrait of one of the most prominent and controversial politicians of our era in the words of those who know him best. Featuring more than forty interviews with longtime political associates teachers protégées and friends as well as his opponents critics and other astute political observers it offers deep and revealing insights into the political and personal evolution of Americas most famous ex-mayor.Complete with an in-depth exploration of Rudys response to the September 11th terrorist attacks Giuliani is must reading for devotees of politics and anyone interested in Rudolph Giuliani as a possible presidential contender.