Wallace

A sensitive informed and funny feat of high journalism that is a classic of the kind.The New York Times Book Review Wallace is a classic portrait of one of the centurys most fiery and controversial political figures. Initially conceived as a novel Marshall Fradys biography of George Wallace retains the narrative force and descriptive powers of fiction. Elizabeth Hardwick noted on Wallaces first publication in 1968 There is a palpable Faulknerian mood to the reporting and The New Republic observed Frady has established new standards in political biography. This is a wonderfully crafted depiction of a seminal figure whose influence altered the course of national politics.